Lead Project Professional – DeliveryCopello are working with an International defence client in the recruitment of a Lead Project Professional. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-profile area and have close, regular engagement with senior leaders across the company, including the leadership and management committee. The role will also allow for the opportunity to have direct engagement with the CEO's and Managing Directors of the extended supply chainWhat you’ll be doing:Developing supplier engagement & communication strategies in partnership and wider stakeholders with the single aim of improving schedule, cost and quality performance across the programmesDesign and deliver a series of Supply chain conferences and eventsOwn and lead the Senior Supplier Engagement Review Process and Cycle, establishing a plan and sustained model for all senior engagements and supplier interventions at a tactical and strategic level, focusing on risk mitigation and opportunity realisationWorking in partnership to ensure a consistent and co-ordinated portfolio approach Your skills and experienceExperience of working in Supply Chain or Project Delivery, preferably with continuous improvement experienceExcellent project management skillsetYou will need to have the ability to keep things simple and remove complexity. You will need to communicate with clarity, brevity and simplicity with an ability to assess the way in which communications will be perceived in an ever-changing environmentBe able to set simple, tangible priorities, eliminates complexity for faster customer deliveryHave a good ability to scope, plan and deliver projects and initiatives to an agreed set of business requirements and within cost, timescale, and quality parametersBenefits:You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.Please note SC Clearance must be obtainable for this roleIf you are interested please apply or send an up to date CV to emmaw@copello.co.uk and we will be in touch for a further conversation.