We are working with a global Software, Systems & Engineering company in the Defence Sector, supporting them with appointing a Senior Project Manager. This role is focused on Missions sector which is responsible for modernising and transforming the Company’s capabilities across the air ranges. The role will be responsible for the safe delivery and oversight of a diverse portfolio of strategically important investment projects as part of the Air Ranges Modernisation (ARM) Programme.
Salary: circa £60k per annum
Location: Bristol or Boscombe Down hybrid (2/3 days per week mix)
Working Hours: 37hrs per week
Requirements: eligible for DV clearance
Key responsibilities:
Enable key digital, data and communication capability enhancements in a dynamic environment
Develop and maintain relationships with customers
Work with a team of highly experienced engineers to identify new capabilities that enhance the range offering for our customer
Manage external and internal stakeholders
Lead the development of business cases for future capabilities
Develop and maintain key project documents including Project Management Plan, Risk Register and Project Reporting Pack
Deliver a mix of standard and major projects with some interdependencies
Generate accurate work load forecasts to support resource planning within the business and functions Essential experience/ Qualifications:
Demonstrable experience leading and successfully delivering complex projects
Experience delivering defence, engineering and/or IT projects
Strong Stakeholder Management: identifying, planning and implementing actions to positively engage parties with an interest in, or influence over, the project outputs
Ability to manage multiple external customers
Experience in Defence, Aerospace or other closely related sectors
Degree (or equivalent experience) in appropriate discipline
Hold a recognised PM qualification (APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ) or Prince2 The Company Benefits
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
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