Project Manager

Project Manager

Staffordshire

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Projects Department based in Staffordshire. In this role you will be reporting to the Programme Manager and will be responsible for the co-ordination of project management activity across a number of complex and high value projects, leading a large cross-functional project team, and taking a lead in bid activity. You will be an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in successful delivery of complex projects.

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment.

Key responsibilities as a Project Manager

• Be the primary customer contact.
• 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 or the Programme Manager in support of department activities

Personal attributes as a Project Manager

• Experienced Project Manager with a successful track record in setting up and executing full lifecycle product development.
• Educated to degree level in Business/Engineering.
• APM qualified (or equivalent).
• Excellent leadership, delegation and team work skills.
• Excellent communication, influencing and persuading skills.
• High commercial and business awareness, customer focus and sales orientation.
• Resilient - able to operate effectively under stretching project constraints, pressure and displays sound judgement at all times
• PC and keyboard literate and working knowledge of project management tools, plus working knowledge of IFS or an equivalent ERP system.
• Experience of managing multi-disciplined projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration is highly desirable.
• A background in 440V, 3 phase Power projects and/or in the Defence industry would be advantageous.
• Routine UK and occasional overseas travel will be required.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain relevant security vetting level required for the role.

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