Project Manager - Special Missions

The Role - Project Manager Mission Solutions Reporting to the Programme Director Jaco Loubser you will be responsible for project delivery across the Mission Solutions portfolio, leading project teams of technical personnel in support of the delivery of complete Special Mission fit-out solutions for aircraft, whilst supporting the operational management functions with active projects, including client liaison activities.

We work in a hybrid manner; you will be expected to attend an office on average 2 days per week. We work 8-5pm but have core hours of 10-3pm., Where are we? The team are based across a number of offices in Bournemouth Bristol Stokenchurch and Corsham, and you are welcome to work from any but travel to other offices will be required in line with Business needs.

The Team - Aerospace Integration and Test (AIT) Aerospace Integration and Test (AIT) team is led by Julian Lee - Executive General Manager and Ronnie Trasler - General Manager. This team are responsible for the effective leadership and management of the aerospace design, production and support function. This role reports into the the Programme Director Jaco Loubser.

About Nova Systems

We are a leading supplier of turnkey bespoke aircraft modification solutions, aerospace engineering and test & evaluation services to governments and industry. For our Special Missions and Commercial aircraft modifications, certification is at the very heart of what we do. We are a niche EASA 21J DOA with a strong, employee-focussed culture and highly professional work ethic. Opportunities exist to work as part of a global and dynamic team environment both locally and abroad on special mission aircraft modification and commercial aviation projects.

• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering aerospace related projects.



• Demonstrated history of working directly with customers at a project delivery and technical level.



• Flexibility to travel domestically within UK and to European and global destinations to achieve project outcomes.



• Proven leadership experience of small teams in a multi-disciplinary environment.



• Experience with managing supplier performance.



• Proven commercial acumen.


Desirable:

• Experience and background working in or with an EASA/UK CAA Part 21 Subpart J design organisation, to include familiarity with design processes as well as project management.



• Experience working in or with EASA/UK CAA Part 21G production organisations.



• Background and experience working with EASA/UK CAA Part 145 maintenance organisations for aircraft modifications.



• Sound understanding of an aerospace regulatory framework (e.g. EASA, UK CAA, FAA, DAOS, etc).



• Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering integration of special mission solutions for aircraft.
  
  Nova Systems is a global engineering services and technology solutions company, with strategically located offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. We play a key part in keeping the global community safe. We pride ourselves in being responsive to our customers and are committed to delivering our solutions in a timely way. Small enough to care, big enough to matter, we leverage the benefits of scale for our clients.


What makes Nova Systems truly unique, is our people, its where the best and brightest minds come together to challenge, collaborate, and innovate. At Nova Systems we see things differently. We bring (and take) a different perspective.

Our Vision - Smart People. Solving Complex Challenges. Making our world safe and secure., We are passionate about encouraging personal professional development at Nova and there are many opportunities to progress your career. We support you with a PPD allowance of £3000 per year and an extra 5 days a year study leave.