Project Manager - Maritime / Defence

Project Manager - Maritime / Defence
Rugeley, Staffordshire - Hybrid
Permanent

Our client, a large defence customer are seeking a Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Key responsibilities

• 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 in the preparation of bids and reports.
• 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
• Experience in new product implementation new product development.

Personal attributes

• 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 team work 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.

The successful candidate will need to achieve relevant security vetting level status required for the role.