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SeniorFull-time
Salary Range
$49,725 - $67,275 /year
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Principal Project Manager
📍 Location: Derby or Newcastle
This is more than project management. It’s about influencing strategic outcomes, shaping capability across the business, and ensuring we deliver mission-critical projects with precision, accountability, and innovation.
You will play a pivotal role in managing and evolving a multi-project portfolio, supporting blue-chip defence clients and aligning delivery with AEIL’s wider growth objectives.
Your missions:
🛠 Programme & Project Management:
• Support efficient management of projects and PMO, resolving issues to improve overall delivery performance
• Lead project governance and programme performance reporting across safety, time, cost, quality and relationships while embedding innovation
• Contribute to approvals, budget planning, financial cycles and provide strategic advice to the Defence Programme Manager.
• Ensure effective use of programme management tools and techniques, including developing and reviewing business cases and benefit realisation plans.👥 Leadership & People Development
• Inspire, lead, and line manage project and PMO team members, helping them reach their full potential
• Provide coaching, direction, and mentoring to improve delivery capability across the functionWhy join the community of Switchers?
As one of the Top 3 Nuclear Engineering companies in the world, Assystem offer a competitive benefits package which includes:
💥25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
💥8% company pension contributions
💥Healthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care
💥Employee assistance programme including 24/7 access to free mental health support, virtual gym classes and more
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About ASSYSTEM
ASSYSTEM is a global engineering and consulting firm specializing in the design, development, and optimization of complex systems across various industries, including aerospace, energy, transportation, and digital technology. Headquartered in France, the company was founded in 1984 and has since expanded its operations to serve clients in over 20 countries, leveraging its expertise in innovation and technological integration to drive industrial transformation. With a strong commitment to sustainability and digitalization, ASSYSTEM helps organizations navigate the challenges of modern engineering and operational efficiency. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including system engineering, digital transformation, performance optimization, and R&D support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Key features of ASSYSTEM’s offerings include advanced simulation tools, data-driven decision-making frameworks, and customized solutions that enhance productivity and reduce environmental impact. Its target audience primarily consists of large industrial groups, public institutions, and technology leaders seeking to innovate and improve their operational performance through cutting-edge engineering and consulting expertise. ASSYSTEM has established itself as a leader in the engineering consulting sector, recognized for its ability to deliver high-impact projects that align with global trends such as Industry 4.0 and the circular economy. The company’s unique value proposition lies in its multidisciplinary approach, combining technical excellence with strategic advisory to address the most complex industrial challenges. With a workforce of over 10,000 engineers and experts, ASSYSTEM continues to push the boundaries of innovation, helping clients achieve their long-term goals while fostering sustainable growth.
