Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a successful track record in setting up and executing full project lifecycle, including concept, launch, product development, transition to production, product delivery and in service support.
Key skills required for this role
Project Manager, Engineering, Defence
Important
All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole British national.
Job description
Working: The role does offer hybrid work along with flexible working hours
Key responsibilities
1. Be the primary customer contact.
2. Successfully manage a portfolio of similar or related projects for a business stream achieving customer requirements along with meeting the business goals of schedule, budget, deliveries, risk management and winning new/follow on business.
3. Monitor project performance against plan, cost and delivery, and identify appropriate corrective actions by conducting periodic cost, schedule, performance and risk reviews.
4. Prioritise, identify and obtain the required resources, including facilities, tools and personnel to achieve successful project execution.
5. Supply accurate cost and schedule information in the preparation of bids and reports.
6. Provide effective leadership, manage all customer interfaces, and communicate effectively to Senior Management, team members and peers to establish a common understanding of Project Scope and plan for successful programme execution
7. Motivate the team by communicating a shared vision, providing direction, setting goals and mentoring, creating a team environment that encourages people to work towards common objectives
8. Carry out other duties that may reasonably be required by the Programmes Director or the Programme Manager in support of department activities
9. Experience in new product implementation new product development.
Qualifications / Skills required
10. Educated to degree level in Business/Engineering.
11. APM qualified (or equivalent).
12. Excellent leadership, delegation and team work skills with a collaborative mindset.
13. Excellent communication, influencing and persuading skills at all levels in the business.
14. High commercial and business awareness, customer focus and sales orientation.
15. Resilient - able to operate effectively under stretching project constraints, pressure and displays sound judgement at all times
16. PC and keyboard literate and working knowledge of project management tools, plus working knowledge of IFS or an equivalent ERP system.
Desirable:
17. Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
18. Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.
19. Experience of managing multi-disciplined projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration and/or manufacturing is highly desirable.
Even If you feel like you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.
Company Highlights:
"All the pros of a small business with the security of a multinational" *Glassdoor review
"The engineering staff are great, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Very good team atmosphere, with people always willing to help" *Glassdoor review
Named as Gold Award winner in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for 2021
Some company benefits are:
20. TOIL
21. Flexible working hours
22. 1pm finish on a Friday
23. Annual bonus
24. Casual dress
25. 25 days holiday
26. Christmas shut down.
27. Option to buy or sell holiday.
28. Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
29. Reward hub - discounts at over 200 online stores
30. 4 x annual salary life cover
31. Share
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