Senior Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager – Strategic & NPI

Are you a commercially astute project manager with a passion for delivering complex, high-value new product engineering programmes within defence and aerospace?

Due to continued growth, we are expanding our Customer Delivery team and seeking two experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Managers to drive strategic major programmes in new markets. You will play a key role in shaping the future of mobility through strategic partnerships with new and existing customers in aerospace and defence sectors.

Who are we?

At Grainger & Worrall, we specialise in producing complex cast and precision-machined solutions for pioneering technologies across diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, defence, motor sport, and more, highlighting our versatility and commitment to driving future technology development and decarbonising mobility.

Our commitment to engineering excellence and breakthrough innovation was recently recognised with The King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation — our fourth accolade in this prestigious programme. This honour reflects the significant impact of our work on the future of mobility and sustainable technology.

Driven by a team of talented and experienced engineers and specialists, we push boundaries and innovate to bring cutting‑edge ideas to life.

We work with leading manufacturers of high-performance vehicles, helping them turn their ambitious designs and vision into reality. Through the expertise of our team and state‑of‑the‑art facilities which combines cutting‑edge engineering with advanced manufacturing processes, we deliver high-performance components tailored to meet the demanding requirements of our clients’ innovative applications. We’re proud to shape the future of engineering.

About the role

Reporting to the Business Transformation Director, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of high-value, technically complex strategic programmes. These are long‑term, high value customer projects with significant commercial and engineering scope within aerospace and defence. You’ll act as the single point of accountability for project performance, integrating cross‑functional teams and ensuring contractual and commercial success.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing strategic NPI programmes from contract award to production release.
• Owning project schedules, milestones, and governance frameworks.
• Acting as the primary customer interface, driving service excellence.
• Overseeing commercial delivery, contract compliance, and risk management.
• Forecasting and managing financial performance at contract level.
• Identifying growth opportunities and supporting strategic partnerships.
• Coordinating across engineering, operations, and commercial teams.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll bring a strong commercial mindset, engineering awareness, and a track record of delivering complex programmes in high‑value sectors.

• Experience delivering NPI engineering or manufacturing programmes in either the aerospace or defence sector.
• Proven success in managing multimillion pound projects with high engineering complexity.
• Experience in Agile methodology, APM or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong commercial and contract management skills (IACCM/World
  
  CC, CIPS certifications desirable).
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional leadership.
• Comfortable with customer growth conversations and strategic planning.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and financial oversight capabilities.
• Ability to travel to site and, where required, client site (UK, US, EMEA).

What you’ll get

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your skills and further your career. We’ll work with you to develop your personal professional development plan, tailored to your goals and ambitions.

In addition, you’ll get the following benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to purchase more holiday days after your first year.
• Westfield Health Insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Additional shift bonus (where applicable)
• Family Ironbridge Pass

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