Manager - Project Manager

Job Details Salary: Competitive per annum Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday Location: Engineering Hangar Heathrow, Exeter Road, Heathrow Airport, Hounslow, TW6 2PJ, with occasional travel to Crawley VHQ site Contract: Fixed Term Contract 12 months Closing Date: 2nd May 2025 In a nutshell At Virgin Atlantic (VA), we believe in every individual's potential to conquer the world. Our vision is to become the most beloved travel company. As we embark on an exciting new chapter, we are channeling our entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset to challenge the status quo. If you're ready to elevate your career, read on. We're seeking Project Managers with proven experience in delivering technology solutions to join our Technology Transformation team. Day to day As our Project Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with Business Stakeholders to develop and review Business Cases, understanding project objectives and strategic goals.
• High-Level Planning: Developing high-level plans outlining project scope and strategic alignment, creating detailed Project Plans in Microsoft Project (MSP), identifying critical paths and milestones.
• Effective Project Delivery: Leading projects with clarity, setting performance expectations, and ensuring timely, within-budget completion.
• Team Coordination: Ensuring all relevant teams and individuals are involved and briefed appropriately, understanding their roles and delivery timelines.
• Methodology Adherence: Following VA Project Management methodology throughout the project lifecycle.
• Financial Management: Managing project budgets within tolerance levels.
• Managing Project RAIDs and working with stakeholders to develop effective resolution and mitigation plans.

About you

• You will have an engineering Project Management background such as Automotive or Aviation.
• Do you hold a Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP, PMP)? Do you have demonstrable experience delivering complex integrated IT solutions, especially those involving legacy system integration with modern technology using SOA/APIs?

In addition, we look for candidates who demonstrate:

• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of airline industry processes and technologies is advantageous but not essential.
• Technical Expertise: Experience in delivering technical solutions is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze, design, and optimize technical solutions to meet project objectives.
• Supplier Management: Experience managing third-party suppliers, external delivery partners, and offshore services.
• Communication Skills: Ability to work effectively with various stakeholders across the organization.
• Project Management Skills: Proficiency in MSP, financial management of budgets, and resource planning with clear outcomes.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred but not essential.

If this sounds like you and you want to join us on this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you! Our recipe for leadership At Virgin Atlantic, our leaders empower teams through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Explore our Leadership Recipe and discover the 20 core ingredients that define our leadership approach, driving our mission to be the most loved travel company and achieve sustainable profit. Click here . Be yourself Our colleagues and customers come from diverse backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We believe everyone can take on the world, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate individuality and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you need accommodations during the application process, please contact us at . We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with us.