Project Management Officer (PMO) - Broughton
Location: Broughton, Chester (onsite requirement)
Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, between 7am - 7pm, hours agreed at business discretion)
Pay: £27.68 per hour (PAYE) / £37.02 per hour (umbrella)
Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)
Industry: Manufacturing, Production, Industrial
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about driving best practice in project management and keen to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing engineering environment? We're looking for a motivated Project Management Officer to join our team at Broughton. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and monitoring projects that shape the future of manufacturing engineering.
What You'll Be Doing
1. Championing project management governance, methods, and tools across the manufacturing engineering department.
2. Supporting project leaders and teams on a daily basis, ensuring robust project and programme management structures are in place.
3. Coaching and raising awareness of best practice project management within the team, and constructively challenging project leaders when needed.
4. Shaping project management methods and tools to fit the needs of each project or activity.
5. Facilitating effective communication and stakeholder management, ensuring alignment with interfacing projects and operations.
6. Promoting Agile ways of working and acting as Scrum Master for project activities where required.
7. Establishing end-to-end project plans, controlling changes versus the initial baseline, and identifying key milestones and critical paths.
8. Tracking project performance, analysing data to anticipate deviations, and proposing preventive or corrective actions.
9. Providing clear and regular reporting throughout all project phases.
10. Leading the Risk & Opportunity Management process, maintaining the associated register, and supporting project leaders with regular updates.
11. Collaborating with Finance to compare costs and progress against planning.
12. Preparing and publishing reports, defining and delivering relevant KPIs and dashboards for effective performance management.
13. Contributing to team reviews and supporting project management reviews and operational meetings.
14. Occasional travel may be required for business purposes.
What We're Looking For
15. Detail-oriented individuals with a strong understanding of project management principles.
16. Excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
17. Experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial sectors is highly desirable.
18. Work Preparation and SAP experience are particularly valued for this role.
19. A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
What's in It for You?
20. Be part of a forward-thinking team at the heart of manufacturing innovation.
21. Enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued.
22. Access to ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
23. The chance to make a tangible impact on high-profile projects.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your project management career and help shape the future of manufacturing engineering, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join Guidant Global in delivering excellence.