IT PMO Project Manager
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Join a company where innovation, collaboration, and impact are at the heart of everything we do. Our people take pride in what we design, engineer, and deliver—working on solutions that truly make a difference.
This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment, where you will have the opportunity to contribute both as an individual and as part of a diverse, international team. You’ll be trusted to take ownership, drive outcomes, and continuously grow your capabilities.
As a Global IT Project Manager, you will:
Work on high-visibility, business-critical global initiatives.
Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization.
Play an active role in shaping a modern, evolving IT PMO.
Help drive digital transformation and real business value.
This is a key role where you will take ownership of end-to-end project delivery—turning strategy into action and ensuring successful outcomes that enable business transformation.
This role is a remote first role with expectation for travel. The travel will be regional and international, and you will on average be away from home 4 - 6 nights per month, spending a few days away at a time.
We offer a flexible working model as you will need to be flexible in return in meeting with global team members across global time zones.
We are open to hiring in either the UK or Sweden for this opportunity.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role we're looking for someone with natural leadership skills to work across cultural and diverse groups to lead global IT projects from initiation through delivery. You will:
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
Manage stakeholders across business and IT, including senior leadership.
Coordinate global teams and third-party vendors.
Drive governance, reporting, and risk management.
Support change management and business adoption of new solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement within the PMO.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience delivering complex, global IT programmes.
Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience managing budgets, risks, and external partners.
Ability to navigate a global, matrix organisation.
Relevant certification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
it would be desirable if you have experience in manufacturing, engineering, or similar industries.
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Company car allowance £5,500pa.
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = We'll 1.5x employee contributions (max 12%).
Life Assurance 8 x salary.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Flexible working hours.
Income protection.
Shopping discounts.
Cycle To Work Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
A collaborative, dynamic working environment.
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Join a company where innovation, collaboration, and impact are at the heart of everything we do. Our people take pride in what we design, engineer, and deliver—working on solutions that truly make a difference.
This role offers a dynamic and challenging environment, where you will have the opportunity to contribute both as an individual and as part of a diverse, international team. You’ll be trusted to take ownership, drive outcomes, and continuously grow your capabilities.
As a Global IT Project Manager, you will:
Work on high-visibility, business-critical global initiatives.
Influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across the organization.
Play an active role in shaping a modern, evolving IT PMO.
Help drive digital transformation and real business value.
This is a key role where you will take ownership of end-to-end project delivery—turning strategy into action and ensuring successful outcomes that enable business transformation.
This role is a remote first role with expectation for travel. The travel will be regional and international, and you will on average be away from home 4 - 6 nights per month, spending a few days away at a time.
We offer a flexible working model as you will need to be flexible in return in meeting with global team members across global time zones.
We are open to hiring in either the UK or Sweden for this opportunity.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role we're looking for someone with natural leadership skills to work across cultural and diverse groups to lead global IT projects from initiation through delivery. You will:
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
Manage stakeholders across business and IT, including senior leadership.
Coordinate global teams and third-party vendors.
Drive governance, reporting, and risk management.
Support change management and business adoption of new solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement within the PMO.
What You'll Bring
Proven experience delivering complex, global IT programmes.
Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience managing budgets, risks, and external partners.
Ability to navigate a global, matrix organisation.
Relevant certification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
it would be desirable if you have experience in manufacturing, engineering, or similar industries.
What We'll Offer
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience.
Company car allowance £5,500pa.
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = We'll 1.5x employee contributions (max 12%).
Life Assurance 8 x salary.
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Flexible working hours.
Income protection.
Shopping discounts.
Cycle To Work Scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
A collaborative, dynamic working environment.
As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.