Project Manager - Production Design
2 days ago
Rugeley
About the Role You will 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. Responsibilities • 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., • Educated to degree level in Business/Engineering., • 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., • 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. Note: All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role.