Job Title: PMO Lead
Location: Foleshill Road, Coventry, UK
Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (MonThu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri).
Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent and On-site 5 days per week.
Salary: £Competitive per annum+ discretionary bonus
About the role
As part of our continued growth and transformation, NP Aerospace is seeking a highly experienced and strategic PMO Lead to establish and lead a centralised PMO function.
This pivotal role will oversee a portfolio of complex defence programmes, mentor a team of Project Managers, and drive governance, reporting, and delivery excellence across the business. You will be instrumental in embedding our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) gateway processes, ensuring alignment with MOD and defence industry standards, and enabling executive decision-making through robust reporting and analytics.
Based in Coventry, this role will require regular customer and stakeholder engagement both in the UK and internationally.
If you are a proven leader with strong PMO expertise and a passion for programme success, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of NP Aerospaces global operations.
What youll be doing
Establish and lead a group-wide PMO structure, standardising project management practices across the organisation.
Mentor, support, and develop Project Managers, building a high-performing PMO function.
Own and manage PLM gateway processes, ensuring seamless transitions across sales, engineering, quality, manufacturing, and finance.
Drive portfolio oversight including project health, risks, milestones, and resource planning.
Deliver executive-level reporting and dashboards, enabling data-driven decisions.
Champion ERP integration and best practices in project reporting.
Support bids and proposals with governance input and planning.
Act as the central point of contact for programme governance and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
What were looking for
Minimum 5 years experience in a PMO leadership role within defence or manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of PLM systems, gateway reviews, and MOD procurement processes.
Experience driving governance and performance in high-value programme environments.
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Primavera P6, ERP systems) and reporting dashboards (e.g. Power BI).
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline (Masters or professional certification preferred).
Recognised project/programme management qualifications (APM, MSP, PRINCE2, PMI or equivalent).
Familiarity with composite materials, vehicle systems, or survivability engineering is advantageous.
Benefits
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Discretionary half-year bonus
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + holiday purchase scheme
2 weeks paid leave for Reservists for annual training/camp
Pension (9% combined contribution)
Life cover 3x base salary
BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan
WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE?
NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
Our mission is to improve and protect lives, and our vision is to be a leading provider of innovative solutions that solve our customers' complex challenges. Our values - Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, and Dedication form the bedrock of our culture.
Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the worlds largest defence organisations.
Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: NP Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are also fully committed to supporting the Defence Community and actively advertise roles on Defence specific platforms such as CTP, Force Families, Forces Employment Charity, and Veterans Job Board.
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