Project Manager
Job Scope
TheProject Manager is required to control customer-funded development/ productionprogrammes. Activities will centre on a small number of moresignificant programmes for which the Project Manager could be expected toassist with the bid and then take responsibility for all aspects of theprogramme from, contract receipt to final acceptance of the product by thecustomer. A close liaison with Sales, Contracts, Engineering, SystemsEngineering, Operations, Procurement, Customer Services, Quality and Accountingdepartments within the Company will be required to fulfil this task.
TheProject Manager will be responsible for:
·ProgrammeManagement of customer funded programmes allocated by Head of SurveillanceSystems Programmes.
·Liaisonwith customers to ensure the finished product meets the customer requirements.
·Identificationof areas at risk in programme execution and implementation of measures toreduce these.
·Liaisonwith all other departments within the organisation and sub-contractors, to ensureefficient development and production of equipment to customers’ requirementsand delivery to agreed timescales.
·Reporting of general progress and financialstatus of programmes managed on a monthly basis.
·Prepare financial data in an agreed format forpresentation on a monthly basis to the board of directors and other seniormembers of staff.
·Export compliance for equipment beingdelivered in accordance with appropriate guidelines
Job Functions
·Assist Sales and Marketing in the preparationof bids for programmes requiring customer funded development work.
·Estimate programme management costs forinclusion in bids.
·Review allocated incoming contracts to ensureprogramme is feasible before final signature of contract.
·Accept signed contract from Sales departmentfor execution.
·Plan execution of programme, liaising with thecustomer as necessary to refine detail of requirement. Liaise with sub-contractors regarding theirpart in programme execution.
·Review estimates of programme costs andpropose internal budgets for programme execution.
·Communicate programme details and initiateprogramme activity by departments
·Monitor programme progress against programmeplan and programme spend against budget.Maintain an up to date forecast of costs to complete. Take correctiveaction to minimise overrun and overspend.
·Report programme progress and financial statuson a monthly basis.
·Liaise with customer as necessary duringprogramme execution. Organise meetings with customer and report programmeprogress to customer as required by contract.
·Coordinate arrangements for Factory AcceptanceTest of deliverable equipment.
·Coordinate arrangements for despatch/ deliveryof equipment.
·Coordinate arrangements for installation,commissioning and trials of equipment if required by contract.
·Attend weekly Production/ Purchasing/ Shippingreviews to agree actions and maximise timely output.
·Travelwithin the UK and overseas may be required and is considered an occasionalfeature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice.
·Any other tasks associated with this role.
Requirements
·A good knowledge ofProject Manager techniques and processes
·Risk mitigation
·Good communication skills essential.
·Customer focussing
·Willingness to occasionally travel to visitCustomer sites in the UK or overseas
·Programme scheduling
·Report writing