Project Manager (m/w/d) Freelance

Description

Founded in 1962, SOGECLAIR is a group of engineering companies specializing in high technologies. With an international presence, SOGECLAIR has extended its influence beyond national borders, reinforcing its ability to innovate and collaborate with partners worldwide.

SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING consolidates and develops engineering projects within the group, featuring a diversity of areas of expertise. As a company with a human dimension, SOGECLAIR and its teams of experts offer a wide range of mechanical engineering skills, from research and development to service support.

As a designer of innovative, high value-added products and solutions, SOGECLAIR DIGITAL ENGINEERING brings its high-tech engineering skills to the cutting-edge aeronautical, space, rail and naval sectors.

Our expertise: aerostructure and systems installation, aircraft interiors, industrialization, configuration management, management and operations consulting, product and process performance, digital transformation, operational excellence, environmental transition.

Our values:

– Trust and team spirit 💙

– Performance and innovation 💡

– Responsibility and commitment 🤝

– Fairness and ethics in business ⚖️

We’re expanding and currently looking for a Project Manager (m/f/d) to join and strengthen our customer team in Getafe, Spain.

As part of this role, you will manage and coordinate aeronautical projects from initial planning through to successful delivery. You will work closely with internal teams, customers, and subcontractors to ensure project execution is aligned with quality, timeline, and budget expectations.

You will operate with a high level of ownership and visibility, driving progress across multiple workstreams, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and ensuring all activities meet both company and customer standards.

Your main tasks will be:

• Planning, organizing, and coordinating all project activities to meet agreed deliverables and milestones
• Developing and managing project budgets, including purchase orders, delivery tracking, and invoicing
• Analyzing risks, defining contingency plans, and initiating corrective actions as needed
• Leading internal and customer communication for project-related decisions and updates
• Managing subcontractors and aligning their deliverables with project goals
• Defining roles and responsibilities within the team to ensure clear task ownership
• Centralizing project information to support smooth coordination and issue resolution
• Identifying project blockers and maintaining clear progress tracking
• Preparing, moderating, and documenting internal and external project reviews

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in the aerospace sector, ideally in airframe design projects

Strong leadership and team coordination skills

Solid understanding of the aircraft lifecycle and related processes

Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple workstreams under pressure

Experience working in international matrix organizations

Strong analytical and reporting capabilities

Fluency in both Spanish and English (spoken and written)

Proficiency in Excel, MS Project, and general Office tools

Sound financial awareness and experience with project cost tracking

Degree in Engineering or a related field

Benefits

• Strategic career progression with international mobility opportunities

• Advanced training and leadership development in high-profile aerospace programs

• Empowering team culture with direct impact and cross-functional collaboration and more