Project Manager, IMU - Navigation

About the Role
The company is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Subsystems (Navigation) to lead the delivery of complex navigation subsystem programs within a highly technical and mission-critical environment. This role is responsible for driving projects from concept through successful completion, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while delivering against budget, quality, schedule, and performance requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, program management, and business stakeholders to manage navigation-related development projects, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with contractual, technical, and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex Navigation Subsystem projects from concept through completion.
• Define and manage project scope, schedules, milestones, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support the development of system engineering, testing, quality, and configuration management plans.
• Ensure project deliverables meet contractual requirements, technical specifications, and organizational standards.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to align project outcomes with business objectives and customer expectations.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and resource utilization to ensure on-time and cost-effective delivery.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish effective project governance, reporting, and communication processes for leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage project changes and ensure appropriate controls are in place to achieve project objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct project reviews, audits, and health checks to ensure compliance with schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Mentor and support junior team members, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices in project management.

Requirements
Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field.
• Advanced Project Management qualifications.

Experience
Essential

• Minimum 8 years of hands-on project management experience within the Defence, Aerospace, Navigation, Avionics, Electronics Systems, or Safety-Critical Systems sectors.
• Proven experience managing complex technical or engineering development programs.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality requirements.

Project & Technical Expertise

• Expert knowledge of project management tools, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Working knowledge of safety-critical development processes.
• Understanding of electronic systems development lifecycles and systems engineering principles.
• Advanced proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project reporting and financial management tools.

Why Work Here
Working at the company comes with a package that genuinely reflects how much we value our people. Salaries are highly competitive and tax-free and, depending on your role and seniority, benefits can include family visas, annual flight tickets, medical insurance for you and your dependants, and education allowances for your children.
But the real investment goes further than compensation. Through our own learning academy and digital learning platform, there are extensive opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career. Add to that the freedom to innovate, strong career guidance, and the chance to work alongside world-class talent from across the globe, and the company becomes a place where you can keep growing, keep learning, and keep turning bold ideas into something real.

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If you feel your skills, experience and potential are a strong match for a role, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We are genuinely interested in what you can bring to the company.
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