Our client, a world-class technology and engineering consultancy in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking an experienced and tenacious Project Manager to join their team based in Gloucester on a contract basis. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects that impact national security and critical infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Successfully deliver projects from concept to completion within time, quality, and cost constraints, while delighting the customer
- Lead the delivery of competitive and compelling bids in collaboration with account and technical teams
- Develop effective relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and partners for successful project delivery
- Manage project finances to ensure accurate revenue, cash, and profit forecasts using company tools and processes
- Build and lead effective project teams, setting clear objectives and supporting team achievement
- Fulfil the Project Management role across different phases of the project lifecycle
- Work with technical teams to document and manage project assumptions and dependencies
- Ensure requirements are managed, recorded, and signed off in the designated tool for the project
- Maintain a risk register and validate contingency costs against identified threats and opportunities
- Identify and deliver opportunities for project expansion with the Account team
Job Requirements:
- Extensive experience in managing a wide range of projects from conceptual research to sub-system development and support
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Highly effective problem-solving and team leadership abilities
- Solid business acumen and project finance skills
- Strong appreciation of technology, trends, and associated engineering methods
- Experience in Agile development approaches, able to tailor according to project needs
- Capability to operate in a deadline-focused environment
- BSc. Graduate or equivalent experience
- APMP or PMP Qualifications or equivalent experience
If you are a self-motivated Project Manager looking for a challenging role in the Defence & Security sector, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client in making a difference to the world we live in.
