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We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.\nOur teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n As a Project Leader you will join our Stevenage and Portsmouth team to support our activities within the Space sector.\nWe are seeking an experienced Project Leader to manage complex operational, supply chain and business improvement activities within a high-profile aerospace and defence environment.\nThis role will suit someone with a background in project leadership, supply chain, procurement, logistics, operations or manufacturing, who can lead multi-disciplinary teams, engage stakeholders at all levels and drive delivery against customer objectives.\nYou will be responsible for coordinating projects, managing resources, driving performance improvements, supporting customers, and ensuring operational excellence across a fast-paced engineering environment.\nLocation: Stevenage and Portsmouth\nOn Site: Full - time on site\nClearance: Clearable\n Experience Level: Senior (3-10 years)\nKey Responsibilities:\nLead and coordinate project activities across multiple workstreams.\nManage cross-functional teams and support team development.\nAct as the primary interface for customers and key stakeholders.\nTrack project performance through KPIs, dashboards and reporting.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies.\nManage project risks, issues and action plans.\nSupport resource planning, workload management and workforce development.\nEnsure project quality, compliance and governance requirements are achieved.\nCoordinate operational activities across supply chain, procurement and logistics functions.\nManage stakeholder communication and lead regular project reviews.\nSupport onboarding, training and skills development activities.\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.\nIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and service delivery.\n Required Skills:\nProven experience in a Project Leader, Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager or Programme Lead position.\nExperience managing teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.\nStrong customer-facing and relationship management experience.\nBackground within Aerospace, Defence, Manufacturing, Engineering or Industrial environments.\nExperience with KPI reporting, performance management and continuous improvement.\nKnowledge of Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics or Operations Management.\nExcellent communication and leadership skills.\nExperience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.\nRequired Qualifications:\nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.\nMinimum 5 years' experience leading projects, operations, supply chain or procurement activities within an aerospace, defence, manufacturing or engineering environment.\nProven track record of stakeholder management, customer engagement and team leadership.\nKnowledge of supply chain, logistics, procurement and operational delivery principles.\nDesirable Skills:\nAerospace/ Space or Defence project experience. \nSupplier management and procurement experience.\nKnowledge of quality management systems and audit support.\nExperience with SAP, AirSupply, LeanDNA, M3 or similar business systems.\nFamiliarity with PDCA, 5 Whys, 5S and Lean methodologies.\nExperience operating within regulated engineering environments.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. \nALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. \nThis role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . 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