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Account Manager @ Innovate | Defence Engineering Recruitment | lili.arno@weinnovatetalent.com
Role: Project Manager
Location: West London, Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent
Join a leading defence company delivering advanced maritime systems to clients in the UK and worldwide. As we expand, we’re looking for a skilled Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of complex engineering and tech programmes from end to end.
Key Responsibilities
* Own full project lifecycle from planning to completion, managing scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables to meet internal and customer expectations.
* Lead cross-functional teams with clear direction and a focus on high performance. Mentor team members to support capability development.
* Act as the primary contact for clients and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and strong relationships at all levels.
* Coordinate resources and project planning across departments, ensuring effective execution and alignment with delivery targets.
* Proactively manage risks, issues, and opportunities to maintain project stability and drive value.
* Maintain accurate dashboards, KPIs, and project data. Report status through structured reviews and drive improvements based on performance analysis.
* Support new business by leading bids, developing winning strategies, and managing proposal timelines and budgets.
What You’ll Bring:
* Experience managing projects in a technical, engineering, or defence environment
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and team leadership skills
* Strong grasp of planning tools, reporting, and risk management
* Knowledge of APM Body of Knowledge or similar frameworks (APM/PRINCE2)
* Early Friday finishes, time-off-in-lieu, and annual bonuses.
* Holiday buy/sell and Christmas shutdown.
* Health, dental, and critical illness plans.
* Discounts, life assurance.
Please note candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Eyes Only SC clearance
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Project Management
* Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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