Project Manager

Job ScopeThe Project Manager is required to control customer-funded development/ production programmes. Activities will centre on a small number of more significant programmes for which the Project Manager could be expected to assist with the bid and then take responsibility for all aspects of the programme from, contract receipt to final acceptance of the product by the customer. A close liaison with Sales, Contracts, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Customer Services, Quality and Accounting departments within the Company will be required to fulfil this task.The Project Manager will be responsible for:Programme Management of customer funded programmes.Liaison with customers to ensure the finished product meets the customer requirements.Identification of areas at risk in programme execution and implementation of measures to reduce these.Liaison with all other departments and sub-contractors, to ensure efficient development and production of equipment to customers’ requirements and delivery to agreed timescales.Reporting of general progress and financial status of programmes managed on a monthly basis.Prepare financial data in an agreed format for presentation on a monthly basis to the board of directors and other senior members of staff.Export compliance for equipment being delivered in accordance with appropriate guidelinesRequirementsA good knowledge of Project Manager techniques and processesRisk mitigationGood communication skills essential.Customer focussingWillingness to occasionally travel to visit Customer sites in the UK or overseasProgramme schedulingReport writingPresentations to senior ManagementAbility to multi-taskKnowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and ProjectFinancially and commercially awareKnowledge of Lifecycle ManagementNegotiation skillsSelf motivated individual able to work aloneKnowledge of MOD contracts and processesQualificationsHND or degree level within Project management or equivalent experience.APM qualified would be advantageousExperience Required for the Role5 years practical experience within a Project Management environmentExperience of running Projects from conception to implementationAbility to manage and record budgets/spend and provide forecast informationSound customer care skillsFor this role you will need to be UK Security cleared and accordingly must have full rights to work in the UK.
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