Project Manager

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

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