Arden White are currently recruiting for a Project Manager with a leading aviation organisation supporting complex helicopter customisation and development programmes.

This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering multi-million pound retrofit and modification projects for government, emergency services, and VIP customers. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, on cost, and on quality within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle across multiple concurrent programmes, working closely with engineering, production, and customer stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

This role sits within a specialist customisation and development team delivering complex aviation projects and offers the opportunity to influence both project outcomes and future project management processes.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on time, on cost, and on quality (OTOCOQ) performance
Lead project planning, execution, and delivery in line with established project management methodologies
Manage project risks and opportunities to optimise delivery outcomes
Provide strong leadership across multi-disciplinary project teams
Oversee project financials, schedules, and contractual obligations
Ensure adherence to key project KPIs including schedule performance (SPI) and cost performance (CPI)
Represent projects within governance frameworks, providing clear and data-driven progress updates
Drive continuous improvement of project management processes, tools, and methodologies
Maintain strong stakeholder engagement across internal teams and external customers

What We’re Looking For

Proven track record delivering complex projects within aviation, aerospace, defence, or similar environments
Experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams
Strong understanding of project controls, planning, and delivery methodologies
Experience managing project financials, contracts, and performance metrics
Ability to manage risk proactively and control project variance across time, cost, and quality
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience presenting to senior leadership and governance boards
Understanding of aviation regulatory frameworks (EASA, UK CAA, UK MAA)

Desirable Experience

Background in aviation engineering or aerospace environments
Experience with Primavera P6 and/or SAP
Experience in customer-facing roles
Knowledge of Part 21 (Pt21) environments
Exposure to bid or capture management

Qualifications

Formal project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent)
Background in aerospace or aviation
Full UK driving licence

About You

Strong leadership and team-building capability
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Highly organised with the ability to manage complex workloads
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
Able to break down complex problems into deliverable actions
Flexible and responsive to changing project and customer requirements

Additional Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
Willingness to travel as required
Right to work in the UK
This role is site-based in Oxfordshire

Why Apply?

Work on high-profile aviation projects supporting critical operations
Manage complex, technically challenging programmes
Join a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment
Opportunity to influence delivery and improve project processes

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Project Manager looking to take on complex aviation programmes, we want to hear from you.

If you feel you have the skills to succeed in this role, please click to apply.

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