Project Manager
14 days ago
Rugeley
• Be the primary customer contact., • Successfully manage a portfolio of similar or related projects for a business stream achieving customer requirements along with meeting the business goals of schedule, budget, deliveries, risk management and winning new/follow on business., • Monitor project performance against plan, cost and delivery, and identify appropriate corrective actions by conducting periodic cost, schedule, performance and risk reviews., • Prioritise, identify and obtain the required resources, including facilities, tools and personnel to achieve successful project execution., • Supply accurate cost and schedule information to all internal and external stakeholders., • Provide effective leadership, manage all customer interfaces, and communicate effectively to Senior Management, team members and peers to establish a common understanding of Project Scope and plan for successful programme execution., • Motivate the team by communicating a shared vision, providing direction, setting goals and mentoring, creating a team environment that encourages people to work towards common objectives., • Carry out other duties that may reasonably be required by the Programmes Director or the Programme Manager in support of department activities., • Experienced Project Manager with a successful track record in setting up and executing full project lifecycle, including concept, launch, product development, transition to production, product delivery and in service support., • Educated to degree level in Business/Engineering., • APM qualified (or equivalent)., • Excellent leadership, delegation and teamwork skills with a collaborative mindset., • Excellent communication, influencing and persuading skills at all levels in the business., • High commercial and business awareness, customer focus and sales orientation., • Resilient – able to operate effectively under stretching project constraints, pressure and displays sound judgement at all times., • PC and keyboard literate and working knowledge of project management tools, plus working knowledge of IFS or an equivalent ERP system., • Experience of managing multi-disciplined projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration and/or manufacturing is highly desirable., • A background in Maritime / Defence industry would be advantageous., • Routine UK and occasional overseas travel will be required., • Integrity: Always strives to do the right thing in the right way, valuing honesty, owning their own performance, aiming to do the best they can and demanding the same of others., • Safety: Places a high priority on safety, aiming to protect themselves, their colleagues, their customers and everyone they interact with at all times., • Quality: Does not compromise on doing the best job possible, ensuring they are always meeting or exceeding the standards expected by ourselves, our customers and the authorities., • Innovation: Striving for technical excellence in all their work, continuously looking for ways to improve the quality and performance of our products and processes and finding inventive ways to overcome challenges., • Customer Service: Always puts the customer at the forefront of their thinking, looking to deliver on all promises and find ways to offer additional benefits., • Teamwork: Values teamwork and collaboration to achieve both their own and their colleagues’ goals., • Engineering degree or related Note: All candidates must meet the security vetting requirements relevant to the role. For reasons of national security, applicants must be British nationals. Dual nationals may be permitted in exceptional circumstances. #J-18808-Ljbffr