Roxel UK
Project Manager
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OVERVIEW & SCOPE OF ROLE
We have 2 permanent vacancies and a 12 month fixed term contract position within the project / senior project management team to be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects of work ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and business targets.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- The generation, maintenance and delivery of project plans in support of bids for new business.
- The definition, generation and execution of project plans for contracted work according to business needs. Scope could include development, production or research projects.
- Improving project value and project margin through the proactive management of project risks.
- Project reporting both internally and to customers.
- Management, monitoring and motivation of cross-functional team members assigned to the project(s).
- Working closely with the customer to understand the business requirements for the project, developing effective working relationships and ongoing management processes for the project.
- Approval and/or authorisation of documents as defined in Approved Signatory or Delegated Authorities List.
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ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND
Qualifications:
Essential Qualifications
- Degree / industry related qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable Qualifications
- Recognised Project Management qualification/accreditation is desirable (e.g. APM Membership or qualifications, PRINCE2, etc.)
Experience:
Essential Experience
- Previous knowledge of planning, managing and delivering production, development or technology projects involving small to medium batch manufacturing of discrete and complex products and sub-components.
- A sound commercial and financial understanding
- Knowledge and experience of Project Management software tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project is necessary.
- Good customer skills and an ability to work and communicate with people at all levels in the organisation.
- Prepared to travel within the UK and overseas as required.
- Ability to work in/with a multi-disciplined team.
- Effective risk management (demonstrated experience of effective risk mitigation is more important than knowledge of a particular process).
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Desirable Experience
- Experience and up to date knowledge of the defence industry
- Experience of developmental activities where project parameters can be subject to change
- Experience in or experience in managing projects within an engineering focused environment.
Person Specification
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Excellent team player
- Attention to detail
- Able to carry out decisive action when needed
- Good problem-solving skills
- Can work in safety critical and challenging environment
- Ability to plan ahead, but also react quickly to higher priorities
- Promote positive attitude and proactive behaviours.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Competitive Salary
- This will be a 2-stage interview.
- The role is eligible for Hybrid Working after successful probation.
Applications for this role will be managed by Roxel’s recruitment partner, CBSbutler Holdings Limited (14941580). By applying for this role, you acknowledge that your application details and personal data will be shared with CBSbutler for recruitment purposes in accordance with UK GDPR and applicable data protection legislation.
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