IT Project Coordinator 12month FTC

Published 08.01.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense Job field : IT Location : Wolverhampton , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Fixed Term contract Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Employees / Staff

2026-185258

Published 08.01.2026

Job Description

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and organised IT Project Coordinator to join our Digital Operations team and play a key role in delivering exciting digital transformation projects across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, coordinating multiple priorities and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. Supporting the IT Project team, you'll help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards, while gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives.

Working closely with business leaders, technical teams and external suppliers, you'll play an integral part in keeping projects on track, maintaining clear communication and driving successful outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

Support Project Managers in the planning, coordination and successful delivery of IT and digital transformation projects.

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource forecasts, risk registers and project documentation.

Coordinate activities across multiple project workstreams to ensure priorities remain aligned and deadlines are achieved.

Organise, attend and document project meetings with internal and external stakeholders, capturing actions and monitoring progress.

Provide regular project updates, ensuring stakeholders are kept informed of milestones, risks and key developments.

Monitor project activities, proactively identifying issues and supporting the resolution of risks and challenges.

Help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and in line with agreed scope and quality standards.

Job Requirements

You will have

Educational Requirements and Industry Experience

Proven experience delivering IT, software, digital, or business transformation projects

within a manufacturing environment.

Minimum of 1-2 years of project management experience delivering medium to large

scale technology projects.

Experience managing multiple projects / workstream simultaneously within a complex

business environment.

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Experience managing schedules, risks, issues, and resources.

PRINCE2, APM, PMP or Agile qualification desirable.

Personal Qualities

Self-motivated and results driven.

Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Relationship builder and collaborative team player.

Demonstrates initiative, integrity, and accountability.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Passionate about results driven projects

All Employees Shall

Maintain 100% compliance with Ethics and Compliance requirements.

Comply with EH&S policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Support initiatives that promote an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Engage with and promote company cultural initiatives.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

What do we offer?

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)

Structured training & opportunities to progress

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Locate your future workplace

Stafford Road WV10 7EH

Wolverhampton

England United Kingdom