Join

Amaris Consulting

and take the lead on

complex international projects

for sophisticated electronic systems in the

aeronautics and defense

sector. You will work with top‑tier aerospace and defense players, coordinate cross‑functional teams and suppliers, and manage high‑stakes customer relationships in a dynamic, highly technical environment within a global group with more than 1,000 clients and €800M in revenue. As a

Senior Project Manager – Avionics / Electronic Systems (Development Phase)

you will be responsible for the

end‑to‑end execution of complex, multi‑national projects

in the aeronautics and defense domain during the

development phase . You will: Lead

project and program execution

for sophisticated electronic systems (hardware, firmware, software). Ensure

alignment with customer expectations , maintaining a high level of

trust and satisfaction . Drive

cross‑functional coordination

across engineering, industrial, supply chain and external partners. Implement

strong governance and project control

in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. What we’re looking for

Experience & technical background 10+ years of project management experience , including leadership of

complex technical projects / programs . Proven experience in

aeronautics, defense or highly regulated industries

(strongly preferred). Demonstrated success managing

international, cross‑functional projects

with multiple stakeholders. Strong experience in

supplier management

and

production follow‑up . Solid understanding of

electronic systems development :Hardware and/or

embedded systems . Product lifecycle milestones (e.g.

PDR, CRD, TRR, QR ). Experience managing projects with

high technical complexity

and

capacity/resource constraints . Languages Fluent English

(spoken and written) – mandatory. French

is a strong plus for interaction with local teams, suppliers and customers. What you will do

1. Project / program execution

Lead





execution of complex, multi‑national projects

in aeronautics/defense during the

development phase . Manage

scope, schedule, cost and risk

in line with: Customer expectations . Internal

project governance and gate processes . Drive coordination across: Engineering

(hardware, firmware, software). Industrial / manufacturing . Supply chain . External partners and suppliers . Ensure effective

follow‑up with all stakeholders

on performance, deliverables and compliance in a context of

resource constraints and capacity challenges . 3. Technical project leadership

Oversee

development projects

involving

complex electronic systems :Hardware items, firmware components and software solutions. Ensure

technical progress

is aligned with project milestones and customer commitments. 4. Governance, control & reporting

Implement

strong governance and project control processes . Provide

clear, structured reporting

to senior management and stakeholders:KPIs, risks, issues, mitigation plans and decision points. Anticipate and

resolve issues proactively

in a fast‑moving environment. Act as a

key interface with customers , ensuring:Transparent communication. Alignment on expectations, risks and decisions. Foster

collaboration across international teams and stakeholders , building long‑term trust. Strong expertise in

planning, execution, risk management and reporting . Ability to manage

complex design and development cycles . Structured and results‑oriented

mindset, comfortable with KPIs and governance. Excellent

interpersonal and communication skills . Strong





collaborative, resilient and solution‑driven

attitude. Versátil and

adaptable to changing priorities . High level of

ownership and accountability . Ability to

work under pressure

and deliver in demanding environments. Proactive, hands‑on and hard‑working

approach. Nice to Have – DO Standards (Design Assurance)

Solid understanding of

Design Assurance (DO) standards

for aeronautics systems (e.g.

DO‑178C, DO‑254 ) is desirable. Experience working within

certified environments (DAL A/B/C)

is a significant advantage. Proven exposure to programs requiring

compliance with aviation certification constraints and processes . Ability to interface with

engineering teams and customers

on:Certification‑related topics. Documentation and audits. Familiarity with

hardware and/or embedded software development under DO constraints

is a plus. Must – Product Lifecycle Management

Strong understanding of

full product lifecycle management :From

concept and development

to

production, in‑service support and obsolescence management . Experience managing programs across

all lifecycle phases :Development, qualification, industrialization and sustainment. Ability to handle

design changes, configuration management and lifecycle risks

in complex environments. Familiarity with

long lifecycle constraints

typical of aeronautics and defense programs:Obsolescence, maintainability, upgrade strategies. Experience working with

PLM tools and processes

and coordinating lifecycle activities across multiple stakeholders. Exposure to

transfer of production or activities across sites/countries

within lifecycle evolution is a strong advantage. At

Amaris Consulting , we are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome all qualified applications regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, age or any other characteristic.

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📌 Senior Project Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Amaris Consulting
📍 Madrid