ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

Seeking a Project Manager to join our to team in Belfast to supports a major industrial organisation in delivering improvement initiatives across its project portfolio. The work focuses on strengthening project execution by providing additional capacity and specialist expertise where internal teams need support.

• Location: Belfast
• On Site: Onsite
• Clearance: Clearable 
• Experience Level: Junior - Mid 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support project deployment from initial definition through to completion
• Apply structured methodologies such as LBIP+, AGILE, and industry best practice
• Provide enabling support where internal teams require additional capacity or specialist skills
• Assist with project planning including scoping, scheduling, and workflow organisation
• Review and maintain documentation to ensure project artefacts are accurate and up to date
• Coordinate actions and deliverables across multiple stakeholders and workstreams
• Track progress and help maintain delivery momentum
• Support portfolio‑level activities where multiple projects require alignment
• Ensure adherence to standards and promote consistent project execution
• Collaborate with project owners while respecting their governance and decision‑making responsibility

Required Skills:

• Project support experience within industrial, technical, or complex organisational environments
• Strong understanding of structured delivery methodologies such as LBIP+, AGILE, or similar frameworks
• Ability to support projects across the full lifecycle from initiation through completion
• High‑quality documentation skills including maintaining project artefacts, standards, and records
• Coordination and action‑tracking capability across multiple stakeholders and workstreams
• Clear communication skills with operational, technical, and management teams
• Experience working alongside project owners while respecting governance boundaries
• Ability to ensure adherence to delivery standards and promote consistent execution

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Portfolio‑level support experience across multiple concurrent projects
• Familiarity with industrial or manufacturing environments
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to introduce best‑practice tools
• Experience applying modern project techniques such as iterative delivery, workflow optimisation, or structured problem‑solving
• Strong organisational skills for managing parallel activities and priorities
• Stakeholder engagement capability across operational, engineering, and leadership groups
• Ability to identify gaps and improvement opportunities within project processes

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.