Project Manager

Project Manager

Project Manager will be responsible for:

Programme Management of Projects/Programmes allocated by Senior Programme & Bid Manager

Managing the schedule and resources required for project and bid delivery

Direct liaison with customers to ensure all contractual obligations are met.

Identification and management of risk in project execution and implementation of measures to mitigate these.

Reporting of general progress and financial status of programmes managed on a monthly basis to Senior leadership

Export compliance for equipment being delivered in accordance with appropriate guidelines

Support with governance and continuous improvement.

Job Functions

Manage the planning and execution of projects and bids, liaising with customers and internal stakeholders as necessary

Assist Sales and Marketing in the preparation and where required, the management of bids for programmes requiring customer funded development work.

Manage sub-contractors regarding their contractual obligations in projects execution.

Act as the primary point of contact for senior management, clients, and other stakeholders regarding project status and performance.

Estimate costs and prepare schedules for inclusion in bids.

Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and other departments.

Monitor project progress against plan and spend against budget. Maintain an up to date forecast of costs to complete.

Take corrective action to prevent overrun and overspend.

Coordinate arrangements for Factory Acceptance Test of deliverable equipment.

Coordinate arrangements for despatch/ delivery of equipment.

Coordinate arrangements for installation, commissioning and trials of equipment if required by contract.

Attend weekly Production/ Purchasing/ Shipping reviews to agree actions and maximise timely output.

Travel within the UK and overseas may be required and is considered an occasional feature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice.

Any other tasks associated with this role

Requirements

A good knowledge of Project Manager techniques and processes

Risk mitigation

Good communication skills essential. 

Customer focussing

Willingness to occasionally travel to visit Customer sites in the UK or overseas

Programme scheduling

Report writing

Presentations to senior Management

Ability to multi-task

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project

Financially and commercially aware

Knowledge of Lifecycle Management

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of Military/ Naval contracts and processes

Qualifications

HND or degree level within Project management or equivalent experience.

APM qualified would be advantageous

Experience Required for the Role

HND or degree level within Project management or equivalent experience.

APM qualified would be advantageous.

5 years practical experience within a Project Management environment

Experience in an Engineering development environment.

Software development Project Management experience is highly desirable.

Experience of running Projects from conception, through implementation to closure

Ability to manage and record budgets/spend and provide forecast information