Technical Project Manager
3 hours ago
Watford
Technical Project Manager (Contract) Location: Leighton Buzzard (4 days onsite) Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Contract Length: 6 months (Temp-to-Perm potential) Start Date: ASAP Engagement: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Rate: Negotiable The Role The Technical Project Manager is a key delivery role within the Client's engineering programme environment. Rather than being aligned to a single programme, you will be deployed flexibly across a portfolio of projects, supporting priority areas as required. Working under the direction of a Senior Project Manager, you will take ownership of defined work packages and be responsible for delivering against Quality, Cost, and Schedule (QCD) objectives. You will operate as a core member of the Integrated Project Team (IPT), coordinating day-to-day delivery, managing risks, and ensuring accurate project tracking and reporting. This role also offers a clear pathway toward Senior Project Manager level, with exposure to multiple programmes and opportunities for professional development. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Structuring • Support the creation and maintenance of project structures, including WBS, OBS, CBS, and resource plans, • Define and manage work packages, ensuring clear scope, ownership, budget, and timelines, • Contribute to the development and ongoing management of the Project Development Plan (PDP), • Assist in cost estimation (NRC/RC) aligned to programme targets, • Own delivery of assigned work packages, ensuring alignment to QCD targets, • Coordinate cross-functional teams and track progress against milestones, • Manage risks, issues, and actions, escalating where appropriate, • Support governance activities including reporting and stakeholder updates, • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and milestone plans, • Apply structured planning methods, including rolling-wave planning, • Track project baselines and manage change control processes, • Produce regular project dashboards and KPI reports, • Manage risks and opportunities, including mitigation planning and impact assessment, • Support customer engagement under guidance from the Senior Project Manager, • Build strong working relationships across engineering, quality, and programme teams, • Support close-out of legacy or historic projects, including documentation and customer obligations, • Maintain accurate project records and configuration data, • Contribute to the improvement of project management practices, tools, and processes, • Ensure adherence to internal project management standards and lifecycle processes, • Support structured project governance, reporting cycles, and resource planning, • Proven project management experience within an engineering environment, • Strong track record of delivering against Quality, Cost, and Schedule objectives, • Experience with structured project planning frameworks (e.g. WBS, cost and resource planning), • Experience developing project plans and managing full project lifecycle delivery, • Knowledge of cost estimation and budget management, • Strong risk and issue management experience, • Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, • Aerospace or defence sector experience, • Familiarity with stage-gate development processes, • Experience with enterprise project management tools (e.g. Planisware or similar), • Knowledge of engineering change management / PLM systems, • APQP or similar quality frameworks, • Professional PM qualification (APM, PMP, or equivalent), • Exposure to Agile methodologies in engineering environments, • Strong delivery focus with a proactive approach, • Excellent planning and organisational skills, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, • Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving ability, • Resilient and adaptable under pressure, • Able to work independently and take ownership of deliverables, • Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of engineering programmes, • Potential for permanent role following initial contract, • Exposure to international project teams, • Professional development and career progression opportunities The Client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals. xrnqpay A commitment to diversity and inclusion is central to the organisation's values.