Project Leader Aerospace

As a Project Leader you will join our Stevenage and Portsmouth team to support our activities within the Space sector. 

We are seeking an experienced Project Leader to manage complex operational supply chain and business improvement activities within a high-profile aerospace and defence environment.

This role will suit someone with a background in project leadership supply chain procurement logistics operations or manufacturing who can lead multi-disciplinary teams engage stakeholders at all levels and drive delivery against customer objectives.

You will be responsible for coordinating projects managing resources driving performance improvements supporting customers and ensuring operational excellence across a fast-paced engineering environment.

• Location: Stevenage and Portsmouth
• On Site: Full - time on site
• Clearance: Clearable
• Experience Level: Senior (3-10 years)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate project activities across multiple workstreams.
• Manage cross-functional teams and support team development.
• Act as the primary interface for customers and key stakeholders.
• Track project performance through KPIs dashboards and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Manage project risks issues and action plans.
• Support resource planning workload management and workforce development.
• Ensure project quality compliance and governance requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate operational activities across supply chain procurement and logistics functions.
• Manage stakeholder communication and lead regular project reviews.
• Support onboarding training and skills development activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers suppliers and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency performance and service delivery.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in a Project Leader Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager Procurement Manager or Programme Lead position.
• Experience managing teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong customer-facing and relationship management experience.
• Background within Aerospace Defence Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial environments.
• Experience with KPI reporting performance management and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Procurement Logistics or Operations Management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience leading projects operations supply chain or procurement activities within an aerospace defence manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven track record of stakeholder management customer engagement and team leadership.
• Knowledge of supply chain logistics procurement and operational delivery principles.

Desirable Skills:

• Aerospace/  Space or Defence project experience. 
• Supplier management and procurement experience.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and audit support.
• Experience with SAP AirSupply LeanDNA M3 or similar business systems.
• Familiarity with PDCA 5 Whys 5S and Lean methodologies.
• Experience operating within regulated engineering environments.

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time