Manufacturing Project Manager

Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager. The Manager's role would be to work closely with the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to devise, strategise, direct, and execute the manufacturing projects/contracts while ensuring strict adherence to the business plan targets through efficient cost control and timely schedule management.

The Manufacturing Project Manager role requires Managing stakeholder interfaces, including internal customers, and ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance.

What we're looking for:

• Skilled Project Manager with a successful history of completing fixed-cost programs of substantial value in a matrix organisation.
• Experience in an engineering or production setting is preferred.
• Skilled in communication, adept at forming solid connections, experienced in leading teams with varied functions, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs while managing day-to-day tactical decisions.
• Experience using project management skills as an assistant in a suitable business setting
• ESD training medical requirements.
• No Health surveillance requirements

Additional skills required:

• Relationship builder
• Maintenance of plans and budgets (Essential)
• Experience in Project Management (Essential)

What you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Project Manager:

• Responsible for planning, facilitating, and providing support for the success of large-scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
• Developing and maintaining essential relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of progress across all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements for manufacturing.
• Help create and manage plans and budgets related to contract risks and opportunities.
• Conveying the necessary project/program requirements to a diverse team, ensuring successful completion.
• Playing a pivotal role in tendering/bidding activities associated with a prosperous future business acquisition.

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based at their headquarters site in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.