Project Manager

About Our Client

Our client is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, they fly but they also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.

With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with our client they can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

Job Description

The responsibilities for the Project Manager role are:

• Assisting the PMO with the delivery of projects across the business and acting as the focal point for internal stakeholders during the planning and initiation phases of a project
• Providing robust project governance in line with internal processes and industry best practice
• Responsible for the development, ownership and implementation of project management plans, schedules, risk registers and other associated tools
• Completing internal and external reporting including schedule, financial and quality performance
• Assisting with bid development work as required, providing inputs on cost, schedule and risk
• Providing assistance to account managers during the business as usual phase of a contract
• Delivering briefs to the senior leadership team and providing assistance in the preparation of briefs and presentations to the Board of Directors

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for the Project Manager role i someone with the following:

• Significant experience of delivering complex projects, ideally in an aviation, manufacturing or technology environment
• Proven ability to work as part of a matrix organisation
• Able to apply different methodology as required i.e. waterfall vs agile
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently without impacting performance
• Experience of commercial and contract negotiation processes
• Proficient in a range of project management software tools including MS Project
• Excellent communication skills with a range of audiences including senior managers and customers
• Experience of forming and maintaining working relationships across professional and operational boundaries
• Able to travel regularly within the UK, and occasional international travel
• The post holder must be eligible to hold security clearance to SC level

• Management of Risk (MoR) and/or Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) are highly desirable
• Formal project management qualification such as Prince 2, APM PMQ would be advantageous

What's on Offer

You will receive the following if you accept the role of Project Manager:

• Great Work-Life Balance with our Hybrid Working Policy - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Competitive Group Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive Life Assurance
• Comprehensive Income Protection
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation)
• Free Car Parking
• 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
• Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development