Project Manager
Could this be your next project?
Do you enjoy bringing people together to deliver complex projects?
Are you a Project Manager who wants more responsibility, greater variety and the chance to make a real impact?
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our PMO and help deliver exciting projects across our defence portfolio.
We are open to considering candidates at all levels depending on your experience and what you can bring to the team.
What will you be doing?
You’ll take projects from the early planning stage through to successful delivery. You’ll help make sure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the right quality standards.
Your day-to-day work will include:
- Planning and managing projects from start to finish.
- Managing scope, budgets, schedules, risks and resources.
- Working with engineering, manufacturing, commercial and business development teams.
- Building strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
- Supporting bids and contract negotiations by helping define scope, deliverables, costs, resources and risks.
- Tracking project progress and producing clear reports for customers and internal teams.
- Identifying risks and issues early and putting plans in place to manage them.
- Making sure projects follow company processes, governance and regulatory requirements.
- Improving project processes, tools and reporting.
- Keeping teams focused on priorities and successful delivery.
What could this role offer you?
Would you like to work on projects that are technically challenging and have a clear purpose?
Do you want to work alongside experienced engineers, project professionals and technical specialists?
This role gives you the opportunity to:
- Take ownership of meaningful projects.
- Work across different areas of the business.
- Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships.
- Develop your project management skills.
- Take on greater responsibility as your experience grows.
- Make a real contribution to projects that support national capability.
Are you the person we're looking for?
You’ll be organised, confident and comfortable taking ownership.
You’ll ideally have:
- Experience managing projects from planning through to completion.
- Good knowledge of project planning, risk management and project controls.
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts and project costs.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.
- The ability to manage several priorities at the same time.
- A practical and positive approach to solving problems.
- A willingness to improve how things are done.
Experience in defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or another regulated industry would be an advantage.
A project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ or PMP would be beneficial, but we are also interested in people whose experience demonstrates the right skills and approach.
Why join us?
Looking for a role where your work has a purpose?
You’ll join a collaborative team working on technically challenging projects where good project management really matters.
We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Interesting and challenging projects.
- A supportive team environment.
- Professional development and career opportunities.
- The chance to work with experienced technical and project professionals.
- The opportunity to contribute to projects that make a real difference.
If you are ready for your next challenge or a looking for greater ownership, we’d like to hear from you.
Could this be the next step in your career?