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