We are recruiting for a Project Officer for a leading Defence organisation based in Bolton.
This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week on site, 2 days WFH, there will be occasional travel to other sites within the company.
Ideally you will have current SC Clearance, if not you must be eligible to obtain it.
Responsibilities
This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life-cycles and in accordance with established project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment.
The Project Officer support the Heads of Manufacturing and Production Project Managers across multiple projects and sites as required, providing delivery of the following:
* Maintenance and regular reporting of project Key Performance Indicators.
* Act as an interface within Manufacturing to help ensure programme delivery, quality and cost.
* Provide, understand and present information at internal reviews and meetings.
* Assist the team with Risk and Opportunity management.
* Assist in the compilation of Manufacturing estimates and Cost at Completions.
* Assist in the compilation and analysis of workload forecast.
* Compilation and maintenance of project programmes and schedules.
* Maintain and improve the interface with internal customers and external departments.
* Some travel between sites will be required.
Role requirements
* Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise as well as manage day-to-day tactical decisions.
* A clear, strong and effective communicator.
* Numerate and confident with basic mathematics.
* Knowledgeable and experienced in the basic application of Project Management skills at an assistant level.
* Computer literacy - basic but proven skills required in MS Word, spreadsheets, presentations and planning tools. Experience with SAP materials management system / alternative Materials Management system. Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential. Other PM tools would be acceptable.
* Local, job specific training will be provided as appropriate.
This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35.
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