EB5504 Project Manager
Location: Rugeley, South Staffordshire
Salary: Negotiable (Dependant on experience)
Forces Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Project Manager reporting to the Director of Programmes. The Project Manager will be responsible for the co-ordination of project management activity across a number of Power & Sensors development projects. The Project Manager should possess a proven track record in successful delivery of complex projects.
Applications from ex-military personnel (Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Marines) are strongly encouraged.
Key Responsibilities:
- Successfully manage a portfolio of similar or related projects for a business stream achieving customer requirements along with meeting the business goals of schedule, budget, deliveries, risk management and winning new/follow on business
- Monitor project performance against plan and identify appropriate corrective actions by conducting periodic cost, schedule, performance and risk reviews.
- Prioritise, identify and obtain the required resources, including facilities, tools and personnel to achieve successful project execution
- Supply accurate cost and schedule information in the preparation of bids
- Provide effective leadership, manage all customer interfaces, and communicate effectively to Senior Management, team members and peers to establish a common understanding of Project Scope and plan for successful programme execution
- Motivate the team by communicating a shared vision, providing direction, setting goals and mentoring, creating a team environment that encourages people to work towards common objectives
- Carry out other duties that may reasonably be required by the Programmes Director in support of department activities
- Routine UK and occasional overseas travel will be required.
Experience:
- Experienced Project Manager with a successful track record in setting up and executing full lifecycle product development
- Working knowledge of IFS or an equivalent ERP system.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience of managing multi-disciplined projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration is highly desirable.
- A background in Power and Sensors projects would be advantageous.
Skills:
- Ability to successfully interface with key stakeholders
- Excellent written and oral communication, influencing and persuading skills
- High commercial and business awareness, customer focus and sales orientation
- Strong management skills and ability to provide tracking, reporting and coordination across a large number of concurrent and interdependent activities
- Ability to perform and deliver under critical schedule, budget and other restraints
- Resilient – able to operate effectively under stretching project constraints, pressure and displays sound judgment at all times
- PC and keyboard literate and working knowledge of project management tools
Qualifications:
Essential
- Educated to degree level in Business/Engineering
Salary: Negotiable (Dependant on experience)
Benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Life Assurance, Pension Scheme, Dental Plan and more
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