A Manufacturing Project Manager (assistant level) is required for a long term contract assignment based on site in Bolton for a multi-national defence company.Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance. * Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle. * Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors. * Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing. * Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets. * Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries. * Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business. Role requirements * Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference. * A natural communicator, abl...