Project Manager
Evolito
Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.
Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.
As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high-integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.
As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Project Manager to join the team to develop and drive project plans for multiple customers through to completion against agreed budgets and deadlines. Reporting to our Head of PMO, you will provide the bridge between the customer and internal engineering teams.
Key responsibilities will include:
Own the end‑to‑end delivery of assigned projects
Act as the internal primary focal point for project status
Build and maintain a cross-functional project plan in MS Project
Ensure project milestones align with customer and regulatory requirements
Drive daily execution across the entire organisation to ensure timely delivery
Define and monitor project KPIs, providing mitigating plans to return to target
Translate customer requirements into actionable internal plans
Motivate and drive internal teams to deliver the agreed plan
Define, implement and administer the communications strategy
Facilitate cross-functional communication and teamwork
Coordinate all aspects of the project plan, assigning task ownership
Regularly report on project status, including: resource consumption, KPIs, risks, issues, and mitigation plans
Identify and manage programme risks, dependencies, and critical paths, tracking mitigating actions across the organisation
Support compliance with aerospace standards
Ensure configuration control and documentation discipline
Proactively identify inefficiencies and up-issue PM processes, gaining team buy-in
Contribute to building the company’s project management framework
Ensure company best practices are followed for the function and project; identifying gaps and updating processes as required.
Skills and experience required:
Previous proven Project Management experience within the aerospace industry
A proven track record of project delivery, demonstrating resilience in challenging situations
Demonstrated track record of interfacing with engineering teams
Experience managing OEM customers both technically and commercially to ensure costs, delivery, and quality are always clear
Good awareness and application of project management best practices, tools and techniques
Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach
A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment
Ability to work under pressure, managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, practised in negotiation and presentations
UK driving license and ability to travel.
Desirable:
Experience working within a Tier 1 environment.
Are you Evolito?
Apply now for immediate consideration.