PMO Project Manager M-F

Published 07.06.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : Programs Location : Wolverhampton , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

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Published 07.06.2026

PMO Project Manager

Wolverhampton, Full-Time, Hybrid

Skills: PMO, Programme Management, Early Careers Management, Stakeholder Management, Planning, Financial Management, Risk, Continuous Improvement, MS Project

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• Flexible working options
• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
• Early finish on Fridays
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Your Role

Join a global PMO team driving project management excellence across a portfolio spanning 11 sites in 7 countries.

You will lead governance, reporting, capability development, and continuous improvement initiatives, while shaping the next generation of Project Management talent through graduate and apprentice programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drive consistent project management governance, standards, tools, and best practice across the global portfolio.
• Manage and enhance the Project Management graduate and apprentice programmes, including recruitment, mentoring, and career pathways.
• Lead portfolio reporting, performance metrics, dashboards, and data-driven insights to support senior leadership decisions.
• Develop project management capability through training, skills assessments, accreditation, and professional development initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement, PM maturity growth, audits, and process enhancements to improve project delivery performance.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the Global PMO and delivery of strategic functional objectives.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience in Project, Programme, PMO, or Portfolio Management within aerospace, defence, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, controls, reporting, and delivery methodologies, with experience driving process and framework improvements.
• Experience leading capability development initiatives, including training, coaching, mentoring, or professional development programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, using data and insights to improve project delivery performance.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline; APM, PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent qualification advantageous

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Locate your future workplace

Stafford Road WV10 7EH

Wolverhampton

England United Kingdom