Expleo Technology | Senior or Principal Project Manager

Expleo Technology
Leeds
3 months ago
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Stirling Dynamics is recruiting a Senior / Principal Project Manager to join the Programmes Team.

The successful candidate will be involved in the full project lifecycle from assisting with bids for new and continuing work to delivering existing long-term programmes of work. Specifically, the role involves the planning, monitoring and control of allocated projects in the Aerospace and Defence markets. Key to this is ensuring that projects are controlled in line with the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and project management procedures within the level of delegated authority.

This role would suit a candidate who has previous engineering and current project management experience looking to move into a fast-moving company with a world-wide customer base.

Due to the nature of the projects that we are involved in, it is desirable that candidates are eligible to obtain UK security clearance (SC).

This role will be based in our Bristol offices with occasional travel to our clients' sites as required however as part of our commitment to flexible working, employees are able to combine office work with remote working.

  • Reporting to the Head of Programmes, manage a portfolio of projects in accordance with the company procedures.
  • Participation in the Bid Phase, either supporting the Business Unit Manager or leading bids post initial customer contact. Includes preparation of proposals, estimates and initial pricing.
  • Preparation of all Project Start-up and Initiation Documentation, including: Project Briefs (Charter); Project Management Plans (PMP); project schedules; project budgets; and tracking registers.
  • Management of Risk in accordance with company procedures.
  • Tracking, monitoring progress and management of all allocated projects in terms of: Time, Cost and Quality.
  • Preparation of project financial data including budget updates, estimates at completion and control of customer invoicing and profiling.
  • Management of project resource demand and participation in Business Unit resource levelling through accurate representation of the project demand in the business forecasting system.
  • Stakeholder communication and management (both internal and external to customers and suppliers).
  • Management and control of any contract changes with the customer for all allocated projects, ensuring adherence to process.
  • Early and clear reporting, raising and escalation of project issues, risks, and potential problems.
  • Support the implementation of Best Practice project management across the company and identify opportunities for improving processes and efficiency.
  • Degree in an engineering, science, technology, mathematics or related discipline - Desirable
  • Recognised Project Management training and qualification - Desirable


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