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Lead Project Professional - Integrated Combat Systems

Ref no. BHN540145
Location Frimley, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Contract 12 Months
Job status Closed

Job summary

Matchtech is currently recruiting for a Lead Project Professional on behalf of a large MOD contractor.

Key skills required for this role

Project Professional , Project Management

Important

Lead Project Professional - Integrated Combat Systems

Job description

Lead Project Professional (Integrated Combat Systems) - 12 months - Frimley - £62.02 p/h UMB or £47.00 PAYE p/h (Inside IR35)

The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles.

The Role

The individual in this role will manage a small project, or a part of a larger, more complex project, (such as a particular work package), or will support a Project Manager or Head of Project with aspects of managing a larger project. The role may be that of a Control Account Manager with specific responsibilities for the performance of particular Control Accounts as part of the project's control regime.

What do you need from you?

  • Able to perform advanced project reporting & scheduling.
  • Able to undertake advanced problem solving typically based on previous experience.
  • Have a comprehensive knowledge of Business process and procedures.
  • Administration and general office skills including spreadsheets/ Microsoft packages.
  • Attend on the job training as appropriate.
  • Able to lead a small project or a work package of a larger project.
  • Able to manage the full project life-cycle to ensure that, over time, the needs of customers/users continue to be met and that financial and other benefits are achieved.
  • Identify, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project. Applies appropriate PM methods and tools whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.
  • Agrees project approach with stakeholders, and prepares realistic plans (including quality, risk and communications plans) and tracks activities against the project schedule, managing stakeholder involvement as appropriate.
  • Consolidate expertise from multiple sources, including third party experts, to provide coherent advice to further organisational objectives. Supports and promotes the development and sharing of specialist knowledge within the organisation.
  • This is a role for an experienced project professional with a small team and the ability to deliver with limited guidance from the Line Manager.
  • Deputises for the Project Manager as appropriate.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of PM policies, processes, procedures and systems.
  • Comprehensive PM Experience demonstrated in a professional capacity and the specialist skills to ensure procedures are followed with the ability to define the standards which the others will operate. Guides others in application of Project
  • Management processes.
  • Comprehensive understanding of one or more Project Management tools techniques and practices.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Business environment for their project.
  • Good knowledge and experience of PM governance and assurance processes such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRsIBRs).
  • Experience of influencing stakeholders both inside and outside the company.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the wider PM environment, and of developments and practices in the field.
  • Comprehensive understanding of own project/s, its markets, customers, strategic priorities and culture.
  • Good understanding of the structure, organisation, processes and culture of Line of Business, so as to be able to support implementation of appropriate PM approaches.
  • Applies problem solving techniques to situations of moderate complexity in the field of PM, taking requirements and data from internal (project) sources and external (customer, competitor and academic) areas.

Clearance Requirements & Eligibility

SC + ITAR

This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working on-site. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restrictions on dual nationals. Therefore you must hold a British Nationality to apply for this role. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.

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