Senior Project Manager
£740 per day pay inside ir35
6 months+
Romsey/hybrid (3 days per week in the office)
I am looking for a Senior Project Manager for a client of mine who are a leading Engineering and Tech organisation specialising in developing cutting-edge technology and innovation across sectors including defence, national security, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure.
Job Purpose & Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of competitive and compelling bids that clearly address customer pain points and requirements in conjunction with the account and technical team.
Deliver bids and projects to target schedule, cost and quality levels; this means fully understanding the governing contract and delivering it on time and in full.
Challenge and assure bid and project team activities, estimates and progress.
Manage planning and delivery of bidding and project activities, including scope, approach, resourcing, financial management, gated reviews, and key customer milestones
To develop effective relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and partners, to ensure successful and collaborative bidding.
Financial management of bids and projects to ensure delivery against accurate financial forecasts for projects using the company tools and processes.
Education and Qualifications
APMP or PMP Qualifications.
Bidding training/qualifications welcomed
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Excellent Stakeholder Management and demonstrable experience of building excellent relationships both internally and with key client stakeholders.
Extensive experience in managing hardware / software bids and projects that range from conceptual research through to sub-system development, delivery, and support of programmes up to £5m.
Experience in rapid prototyping and accelerating development projects for UORs
Able to work through complicated situations whilst maintaining communications with multiple stakeholders.
Solid financial and commercial awareness and experience of negotiation.
Must be flexible and willing to contribute where needed in the business cycle to further the team's success.
Pre-sale / bid delivery experience and a thorough understanding of the business lifecycle.
Proved track record of successfully delivering bids and projects.
Able to operate in a deadline focussed environment
Experience of working with the UK Ministry of Defence, preferably taking a leading role delivering framework / product projects
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