Contract Project Manager - Aerospace Bristol/REMOTE 12 months contract £450-£550 per day OUTSIDE IR35 A Project Manager - Aerospace is neede…
Contract Project Manager
Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 4 days onsite) Rate: £430 - £475 per day Duration: Initial 6-month contract IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Start Date: ASAP
We're supporting an innovative engineering and software organisation based in Bristol that is looking to bring in an experienced Contract Project Manager to strengthen project delivery capability across a portfolio of complex software projects.
This role will operate within a safety-critical development environment, working alongside existing project management resources to improve governance, delivery confidence, planning and reporting standards.
The successful contractor will be responsible for introducing practical project management disciplines, enhancing visibility across project delivery activities and helping establish more consistent ways of working across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Improve project planning, tracking and reporting processes
Establish and embed standardised project management methodologies
Strengthen risk, issue and change management practices
Improve project governance and delivery controls
Support the development of existing project management capability
Work closely with software engineering teams delivering complex products
Drive greater predictability, transparency and confidence in project delivery
Essential Experience
Proven experience managing software development projects
Experience working within aerospace or safety critical environments
Strong project governance and stakeholder management skills
Experience improving project delivery frameworks and controls
Agile delivery experience within sprint-based development environments
Ability to influence and mentor project teams
Desirable Experience
Aerospace industry experience
Experience working within DO-178C or similar regulated software environments
Background within aviation, defence, engineering or other safety-critical sectors
Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project and related project management tools
About You: You'll be a calm, organised and credible Project Manager who can quickly assess a situation, introduce effective delivery practices and positively influence teams without creating unnecessary process overhead.
This role would suit someone who enjoys improving delivery maturity, supporting others and bringing structure to complex technical environments.
If you're an experienced software Project Manager with safety-critical experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note: We cannot provide sponsorship for this role and applicants MUST be based in the UK.
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