Principal Project Manager

Job description

A Principal Project Manager at Heathrow, will provide senior leadership across a portfolio of complex infrastructure projects at Heathrow. The role is accountable for leading and developing Project Managers, providing first ‑ line assurance, and acting as the escalation point to ensure delivery remains aligned to Heathrow’s strategic, commercial, and operational priorities. Operating in a highly regulated, live airport environment, the role balances safety, performance, cost, risk, and benefits while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and driving high ‑ performing supply chain outcomes. The Principal Project Manager plays a critical role in building delivery capability, protecting operational resilience, and ensuring projects deliver long ‑ term value. You will communicate with confidence across all levels of the organisation, navigating competing priorities and influencing decisions that protect operational performance and maximise project value. - Building capability by leading and developing Project Managers and technical specialists, deploying resources effectively and promoting a culture of safe, accountable, and inclusive delivery. - Acting as the single point of le...