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Senior Project Manager

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This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex projects within a dynamic environment, ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery.

Main Responsibilities:

Managing the efficient delivery of projects in terms of timelines, budgetary constraints, and technical performance
Ensuring project staff are trained and developed according to industry best practices and relevant qualifications
Collaborating with the senior management team to ensure successful project outcomes
Conducting project kick-off meetings and communicating work scope, schedule, and budget to the team
Planning and scheduling projects with departmental heads and planning functions to meet delivery dates
Raising top-level jobs within the Syteline (MRP system)
Reporting project progress to relevant managers and sales executives through review meetings
Providing weekly status updates to customers
Liaising with internal departments to allocate adequate staff for project delivery
Assisting with the preparation of quotations
Issuing contract variation notices in agreement with managers or sales executives
Coordinating with subcontractors under the guidance of the Supply Chain & Commercial Manager
Organising design reviews and project milestones to ensure compliance with client requirements
Working necessary hours to complete tasks at hand

Key Competencies:

Proficient user of MS-Project with experience in creating and maintaining project plans
Experience in delivering ERP programmes/projects and providing PMO support (issues, risks, tracking)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
Enthusiastic and methodical approach to project management
Ability to manage projects involving new product design, manufacturing, and external supply of parts and services
Capability to manage external suppliers at remote locations
Strong leadership skills in a matrix organisation
Tenacity in tackling and overcoming technical issues and changes
Familiarity with ISO/AS9100/9110 procedures and compliance (desirable but not essential)
Experience in the aviation/aerospace or other safety-critical industries (desirable but not essential)
Relevant technical qualification at degree level or experience with new product development
Appropriate project management qualification (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2 or similar)
If you are an experienced project manager with a background in aerospace and are ready for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career and join our client's dynamic team

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