Aerospace Transfer of Work Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Transfer Of Work Manager to lead and manage complex work transfer and industrialisation projects throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving project execution, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, managing supplier performance, and ensuring successful delivery against schedule, cost, quality, and operational objectives.

Acting as the central point of leadership for assigned projects, the ToW Manager will oversee planning, governance, risk management, industrial readiness, and supplier transition activities to ensure successful programme delivery.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage assigned ToW projects from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery against agreed schedule, budget, quality, and performance targets.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple stakeholders, including Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Supply Chain teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitor milestones, track progress, and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead APQP activities and support the successful industrialisation and transfer of work to supplier sites.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive actions to ensure delivery, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Prepare and present project reports, KPIs, and status updates to stakeholders and senior management.
• Facilitate project meetings, track actions, and ensure timely completion of agreed deliverables.
• Act as the primary point of contact between internal teams and external suppliers, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Support governance reviews and ensure project activities comply with required processes and standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to the successful delivery of programme objectives.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience managing projects within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, or industrial environments.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Experience tracking project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing and presenting project status reports and performance metrics.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desirable Skills:

• Experience managing work transfer, industrialisation, or manufacturing transition projects.
• Knowledge of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) methodology.
• Familiarity with KPI reporting, project dashboards, and Line of Balance (LOB) tracking.
• Experience within the aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• Understanding of supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and quality processes.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and international suppliers.
• Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or APMP.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or industrialisation activities.

Additional Information

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.