Description
Project Manager - Armoured Vehicles
Modis are currently recruiting for an Engineering Project Manager on behalf of a Defence & Security organisation based in West Sussex. The Vehicle business stream covers a broad range of platforms for both military, NGO and OGAs.
Role: Engineering Project Manager
Rate: £ per day (DoE)
Location: West Sussex
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to SC level, ideally held in the past or current a holder of.
The Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the project deliverables and cross-project team co-ordination. The role will include customer and user management, internal co-ordination, planning, scheduling, project execution and relevant commercial activities in order to deliver a timely, appropriate and profitable project coherent with the organisations Business Plan.
Specific Responsibilities
*Leadership of the project throughout its life cycle from concept development through to manufacturing
*Relationship management within a complex stakeholder community.
*Meeting project milestones, schedules and budget requirements.
*Establishing and reporting performance metrics, KPI's, monthly reports, etc.
*Meeting internal business reporting requirements.
*Conducting customer progress meetings and compilation of associated reports.
*Adhering to project, sub-contract, security and data management strategy protocols.
*Management of project issues, risks and opportunities.
*Identification and planning of resources needed to support programme deliverables.
*Approval of all internal and customer documentation in line with requirements and Company standards.
*Co-ordinate and manage all task activities ensuring all documentation is fully compliant with project Policies and specified requirements.
*Chair and organisation of the project and customer meetings.
*Facilitate Gateway reviews used to assess the maturity and delivery of the technology.
Experience/Knowledge
*Project/Programme Management experience in a highly technical environment preferably within the defence industry.
*Experience dealing with Senior and sometimes challenging individuals.
*Understanding of system integration and configuration management.
*Use of Microsoft Project to control, define and monitor progress against schedules.
*Use of project management software tools such as: SAP, ERP systems.
*Competent in Project Management technique such as Critical Path, Pert Analysis and Network generation.
*Understanding of Project life cycle management.
*Understanding of Risk and opportunity management.
*Understanding of Sub-contract and customer management.
*Understanding of Project financial management.
*Relevant experience of delivering project management of a technical product from concept phase through to prototyping and trials.
Preferred Qualifications
*Degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering, related subject or relevant experience.
*Professional project/programme management qualifications such as:
oAPMP
oPRINCE 2
oUK MoD - Acquisition Employment Trained would be an advantage
If this role is of interest, and you are eligible for SC level clearance, please contact Modis Bristol or click on the Apply button below and we will be in contact shortly to discuss more.