Principal Project Manager

Stirling Dynamics

Principal Project Manager overseeing full project lifecycle for Stirling Dynamics, focusing on planning, monitoring, and control of projects with occasional client site travel.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £60,000 - £72,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of projects in accordance with the company procedures
Participation in the Bid Phase, either supporting the Business Unit Manager or leading bids post initial customer contact
Preparation of all Project Start-up and Initiation Documentation, including: Project Briefs (Charter); Project Management Plans (PMP); project schedules; project budgets; and tracking registers
Management of Risk in accordance with company procedures
Tracking, monitoring progress and management of all allocated projects in terms of: Time, Cost and Quality
Preparation of project financial data including budget updates, estimates at completion and control of customer invoicing and profiling
Management of project resource demand and participation in Business Unit resource levelling through accurate representation of the project demand in the business forecasting system
Stakeholder communication and management (both internal and external to customers and suppliers)
Management and control of any contract changes with the customer for all allocated projects, ensuring adherence to process
Early and clear reporting, raising and escalation of project issues, risks, and potential problems
Lead introduction of Best Practice project management aspects across the company and identify opportunities for improving processes and efficiency
Manage a team of Project Co-ordinators / Managers, as required, to ensure delivery of the required business and customer outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree qualified in an engineering, science, technology, mathematics or related discipline
Recognised Project Management training and qualification - Desirable
Significant experience within defence, aerospace or similar engineering environment
Experience of project management of engineering technical services provision, and/or full life cycle development programmes
Line management experience (of at least one other)
Experience of UK/EU Export Control and Foreign Regulatory Frameworks (EAR/ITAR) – Desirable
Experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as EPICOR or SAP – Desirable
Ability to lead teams in challenging technical environments
Able to work with a wide experience level from junior engineers to well-regarded technical consultants
Financially astute, able to create and manage project budgets, maintain profit margin and deliver returns
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Confident in prioritisation and managing concurrent workstreams
Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines
Be a comfortable communicator at all levels, both written and verbal
A proactive and assertive nature with the motivation to succeed
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Package – Grade 7 with a salary banding of £60,000 - £72,500 depending on experience
Regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project Management PlansProject BudgetsProject SchedulesRisk ManagementFinancial Data PreparationProject TrackingEngineering Technical ServicesFull Life Cycle DevelopmentExport Control ComplianceEnterprise Resource Planning

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailPrioritizationCommunication SkillsProactive Nature

Certifications

Project Management Qualification