About Us: DEA Aviation are a specialised airborne operations company based at Gamston Airport in Retford. We have a team of just over 200 people and we are committed to the delivery of specialised aerial data via cutting edge mission systems installed on our aerial platforms.
We're looking to recruit a Level 3 Project & Programme Manager to join a new function within the business where you’ll be responsible for operating across all project lifecycle stages, in Growth, Delivery, Capability and Transformation. You will project manage the delivery of more complex or multiple solutions, products, services and business improvements by rigorously applying your project management knowledge and experience
Because you’ll be joining a brand new function, this is not a role for someone who wants to fit seamlessly into an already well established team as you will be expected to support the construction and development of the function. This role is a hybrid role and will require you to work from both our Gamston Airport and Lincoln locations, with up to 2 days per week working from home, though you will be required to be flexible based on the needs of the business.
You’ll need to remain positive and constructive when approaching the myriad challenges you’ll be confronted with as well as able to build high quality and high trust relationships with all of your stakeholders.
Working closely with Project Sponsors, Growth Leads or Delivery Leads, key duties and responsibilities include:
Developing and maintaining project plans to inform necessary activity and resourcing of the business
Engaging with Sponsors, Clients, Stakeholders, Vendors and Partners as a Project Management subject matter expert. Advising decision makers on project management approach and influencing the design of governance.
Gaining commitment and then driving to deliver the scope, schedule, risk / opportunity and financial commitments
Setting and Monitoring expected project performance and taking action to maintain benefits (quality, cost, delivery and risk / opportunity)
Appropriately leading programmes and multiple project team governance
Chairperson of appropriate project and programme reviews. Leading and contributing to the continuous development, improvement and promotion of Project Management in DEA
Project Management qualification (APM/Prince2 etc.)
Substantial demonstrated experience in delivering high complexity projects or programmes
Expertise (Highly skilled) in managing project scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources
Strong leadership, organisational, influencing, communication, team building and problem-solving skills. Able to build and maintain commitment from the team including, remote and hybrid members, vendors and partners. Ability to integrate and manage complex programmes and / or multiple projects simultaneously
Good understanding of industry standard Project Methods and tools. Able to commute to Gamston Airport and Lincoln
Have permanent right to work in the UK
33 days of annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays)
~ Employer Pension Contributions
~ Private Healthcare
~ Flexible Working Hours
~ Up to 2 days per week working from home