Our client, a leading Defence and Aerospace company, are looking for a Technical Project Manager / Integration Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.
The role focuses on the integration of Simulation Training devices into UK MOD Customer sites. You will drive integration strategies for complex hardware, software & courseware systems and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
Location: Reading (primarily remote working with adhoc site visits)
Competitive Salary
Responsibilities not limited to:
* Developing and execute a holistic Integration Strategy and comprehensive Integration Plans for Training Devices into customer sites.
* Oversee the integration lifecycle from early development, to delivery and final Hand-Over, ensuring environmental and security requirements (such as Secure by Design, facilities, security classification and handling) are consider and appropriately addressed with all internal and external stakeholders.
* Form exceptional working relationships with all stakeholders including suppliers and its contractors (including stakeholders specific to both installation site and installation buildings).
* Provide regular reporting against developed metrics to ensure confidence in the integration activities and successful hand over to the customer and end-users.
What we are looking for in you:
* Experience of working in a hardware development and/or ITEA, with more recent experience within a Project Management type role.
* Proven track record in the implementation, delivery, handover and maintenance of complex IT systems in secure environments.
* Experience implementing integration projects.
* Ability to quickly form effective working relationships with all stakeholders required.
* An understanding of the Defence system approach to training (DSAT) and/or the integration of training systems to deliver comprehensive training solutions.
Desirable skills:
* Knowledge of or experience with Site Co-ordinating Installation Design Authority (SCIDA)
* Experience with Atlassian suite, working with Jira and Confluence.
* Experience of working in an Agile/SCRUM/DevOps delivery model.
* Awareness of NAFv4 and/or TOGAF.
* Experience of training devices.
Location: Whilst this role is predominately remote working, you will be required to travel to UK customer sites during the Integration phase of the programme. Travel will vary depending on the project demands.
Interested in discussing further? Please reach out today!