Carbon60 is seeking a talented Project Management Officer to join their client based in Broughton. Our client is one of the largest aircraft manufacturers who also specialise in the space, defence, and helicopter sectors.
This role is a 12 month contract offering both PAYE and Umbrella rates.
As the Project Management Officer, you will be responsible for applying strong project management expertise and best practices to the company's projects. This will involve establishing end-to-end project plans, tracking performance against targets, and providing clear and regular reporting throughout all project phases.
Key responsibilities of the Project Management Officer include:
- Ensuring projects are supported with a strong Project Management Expertise and that appropriate Project & Programme Management structure, governance and practices are applied.
- Working closely with the manufacturing project leaders and project organisation on a daily basis.
- Raising the understanding and acceptance of best practice project management within the teams by coaching and providing awareness sessions.
- Shaping methods and tools in accordance with PM standards to meet the needs of the project and activity.
- Supporting efficient communication and stakeholder management, ensuring activities are aligned with interfacing projects and operations.
- Promoting Agile ways of working and acting as Scrum Master for project activities where needed.
- Driving the Risk & Opportunity Management process and owning the associated R&O register.
- Collaborating with Finance to compare cost incurred and time spent against the current planning.
- Preparing and publishing reports, defining and delivering relevant KPIs and dashboards.
To be successful in the Project Management Officer role, you will need:
- Proven experience in a similar project management position, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices, such as Agile and Scrum.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and coach project leaders.
- Proficiency in project planning, performance tracking, and reporting.
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and risk management processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an updated CV and one of our consultants will review your application and be in touch.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy