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.