Company Description
General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.
Job Description
As a Project Manager working with us you will have an instrumental role in the integration of cutting-edge defence and security systems, delivering decisive advantage to military, government and civil customers worldwide. Our employee culture is one that thrives on innovation, embraces teamwork and collaboration and possesses a strong will to succeed. The pioneering technologies and the quality of our people give us our competitive edge.
Typical Responsibilities Include
1. Manage and deliver multiple projects within the GD Missions Systems and C4I area
2. Lead competitive and non-competitive bids for similar work
3. Ensure timely provision of programme deliverables, performance metrics, and progress reports
4. Maintain programme budgetary control and effective risk management
5. Plan and execute projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
6. Lead project teams, working closely with lead engineers and customer counterparts
7. Collaborate with customers, partners, and suppliers in the defence industry
8. Deliver projects within allocated time, budget, and quality requirements
9. Manage a portfolio of projects of medium complexity
10. Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth and improvement
Qualifications
To Be Successful In The Role You Will Bring
1. Proven experience in programme/project management within complex, multi-stakeholder environments
2. Strong understanding of programme management principles, techniques, and best practices
3. Excellent communication skills with ability to manage customer relationships effectively
4. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira)
5. Strong leadership skills with a proactive and goal-oriented approach to project delivery
6. Expertise in risk management and problem-solving
7. Programme Management qualification (e.g. APMP) desirable
Additional Information
Salary for this position is £45,000 to £58,000, depending on experience plus our excellent flexible benefits package.
This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC).
We offer hybrid working - for this role ideally we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on site.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:
1. A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
2. A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
3. A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits
We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!
Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company. We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr