Senior Project Manager

Synoptix is rapidly becoming recognised as one of the UK's most capable suppliers of systems engineering expertise and know-how. We contribute to some of the foremost engineering projects in the UK, typically supporting large and complex engineering programmes through the application of systems engineering principles and information security best practices. Our customers benefit from lean delivery of agile projects, utilising proven methods developed across a range of industries. We deploy our systems engineering and project management disciplines as an integrated service to our customers.

The Role:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of internal and external projects for Synoptix and our growing customer portfolio. The project management function is essential for the successful execution of projects, making sure we deliver on time, cost and quality. You will coordinate activity across various projects and bid proposals whilst engaging with key stakeholders in a client facing role. The Senior Project Manager will also provide input into the development of the project management structure and support the existing team in their professional development.

Day to day tasking can include:

Delivery and Development of the Project Management function and team
Management of multiple engineering projects from inception to completion
Developing project plans, schedules, and budgets
Monitoring project progress and ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
Coordination with internal teams and customer stakeholders
Identification and mitigation of project risks
Ensuring quality standards are met throughout the project lifecycle

Key Skills Required:

Demonstrable experience leading and successfully delivering complex projects
Experience and aptitude to develop, integrate and embed project management function into a business
Ability to recognise and focus on specific project challenges and operate at project and enterprise levels
Experience working in the defence sector would be ideal but notessential
Proven stakeholder management ability
Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and successfully collaborating to achieve common goals
Hold a recognised Project Management qualification (APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ)

Benefits:

Annual Company Bonus
25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
Continuous Professional Development
Flexible working arrangements
Bike to work scheme
Electric car scheme
Private health care
Job well done scheme
Employee Assistance scheme

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

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