Technical Project Manager - Composite Structures

About the Role

An international engineering and advanced technology company is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager – Composite Structures Engineering to coordinate and oversee engineering projects involving advanced composite structures and complex technical programmes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project execution, developing and maintaining integrated project plans, coordinating engineering teams and external suppliers, and ensuring effective communication with technical leadership and key stakeholders.

This position requires a professional with a strong engineering background, proven project management experience, and the ability to manage multiple initiatives within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

The role combines technical project coordination, programme planning, schedule management, risk assessment, supplier follow-up, and performance reporting , with a focus on achieving project objectives and maintaining alignment between engineering activities, programme requirements, and supplier commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Project Management & Planning

• Lead the preparation, development, coordination, and maintenance of integrated project plans for composite structures engineering programmes.
• Coordinate project execution activities to ensure alignment with technical requirements, programme objectives, and established schedules.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Manage project planning and change control activities in accordance with recognised project management methodologies and industry standards.
• Coordinate multiple engineering initiatives, ensuring effective prioritisation and alignment of project activities.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential schedule deviations or execution risks.
• Develop and communicate recovery plans when necessary to address project delays or changes.

Schedule Control, Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Maintain, analyse, and report project planning metrics and performance indicators.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, and supplier commitments to assess progress against established plans.
• Identify and analyse project performance variances, including schedule deviations and changes affecting project execution.
• Prepare regular project status reports, performance summaries, and management presentations.
• Provide accurate and timely project updates to engineering teams, programme management, and senior leadership.
• Track project actions, deliverables, and outstanding commitments to support effective execution.
• Support continuous improvement of project monitoring, reporting, and planning processes.

Risk Management & Change Control

• Conduct project risk assessments and identify potential technical, operational, and schedule-related risks.
• Develop, document, and maintain risk mitigation and handling plans.
• Monitor project risks and coordinate corrective or preventive actions with relevant stakeholders.
• Assess the impact of project changes on schedules, deliverables, and supplier commitments.
• Communicate project changes, mitigation strategies, and recovery plans to engineering teams and leadership.
• Support structured decision-making through accurate project information, risk analysis, and performance reporting.

Engineering Coordination & Supplier Management

• Coordinate project activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams involved in composite structures development.
• Work closely with technical leadership, project stakeholders, and external suppliers to maintain alignment on project objectives and deliverables.
• Monitor supplier schedules, commitments, and compliance with agreed project requirements.
• Collect and consolidate technical and programme information from internal teams and external partners.
• Facilitate communication between engineering teams, suppliers, and management to ensure visibility of project progress.
• Coordinate activities across international teams and different time zones when required.
• Contribute to the resolution of project-related issues affecting engineering deliverables, schedules, or supplier performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Project Management , preferably within engineering, manufacturing, or technically complex environments.
• Experience developing, maintaining, and monitoring integrated project plans and schedules.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams and manage multiple project activities simultaneously.
• Experience tracking project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and performance indicators.
• Knowledge of project risk assessment, mitigation planning, and change management processes.
• Experience preparing project status reports, performance analyses, and management presentations.
• Ability to coordinate with external suppliers and monitor project-related commitments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, or equivalent project management tools .
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to coordinate with international teams across different time zones.
• Availability for domestic and international business travel.

Particularly Valued Experience

• Previous experience managing engineering projects involving composite structures, advanced materials, or complex mechanical systems .
• Experience in aerospace, aeronautics, automotive, defence, or advanced manufacturing environments .
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management qualifications.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and other aerospace-specific quality management standards.
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI or Tableau .
• Familiarity with engineering project planning, supplier coordination, and technical programme execution.
• Experience working with international engineering teams and suppliers.
• Previous involvement in projects requiring structured change control, risk management, and schedule recovery planning.

Technical Skills & Tools

• Project Planning: Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Tableau.
• Project Controls: Integrated schedules, milestone tracking, performance metrics, change management.
• Risk Management: Risk assessments, mitigation plans, recovery planning.
• Supplier Coordination: Supplier commitments, project deliverables, schedule follow-up.
• Quality Standards: Familiarity with AS9100 and aerospace quality requirements is valued.

Professional Profile

We are looking for a structured, proactive, and technically oriented Project Manager who can coordinate complex engineering activities and maintain effective control over project execution.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent technical communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence in managing project risks, changes, and schedule deviations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical leadership and external suppliers.
• Adaptability to evolving project requirements and priorities.
• Ability to work across international teams and different time zones.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a results-oriented approach.

What the Position Offers

• Opportunity to join an international engineering and advanced technology organisation.
• Involvement in technically complex engineering projects related to advanced composite structures.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, technical leadership, and international suppliers.
• Exposure to project planning, engineering programme coordination, and advanced manufacturing environments.
• Opportunity to contribute to the execution and continuous improvement of complex technical programmes.
• Professional development within an international engineering environment.

Travel & Working Conditions

• Availability to travel domestically and internationally as required by project activities.
• Flexibility to collaborate with engineering teams and stakeholders across different time zones.
• Work within a multidisciplinary engineering and project management environment.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned according to evolving project and business requirements.