Project Manager – Advanced Engineering

About

A truly unique opportunity to join a world leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation!

We develop and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in Defence & Security. A vacancy has arisen for a Project Manager to be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects of work ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and business targets.

Responsibilities

• The generation, maintenance and delivery of project plans in support of bids for new business.
• The definition, generation and execution of project plans for contracted work according to business needs. Scope could include development, production or research projects.
• Improving project value and project margin through the proactive management of project risks.
• Project reporting both internally and to customers.
• Management, monitoring and motivation of cross-functional team members assigned to the project(s).
• Working closely with the customer to understand the business requirements for the project, developing effective working relationships and ongoing management processes for the project.
• Approval and/or authorisation of documents as defined in Approved Signatory or Delegated Authorities List.

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of planning, managing and delivering production, development or technology projects
• A sound commercial and financial understanding
• Knowledge and experience of Project Management software tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project
• Good customer skills and an ability to work and communicate with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Ability to work in/with a multi-disciplined team.
• Effective risk management (demonstrated experience of effective risk mitigation is more important than knowledge of a particular process).
• Degree / industry related qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable Experience

• Experience and up to date knowledge of the defence industry
• Experience of developmental activities where project parameters can be subject to change
• Experience in or experience in managing projects within an engineering focused environment.
• Recognised Project Management qualification/accreditation is desirable (e.g. APM Membership or qualifications, PRINCE2, etc.)