17 Oct
Certain Advantage
Bolton
Job description
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract.
The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator.
A Defence or Aerospace background would be a nice to have.
Contract Duration : 12+ months initially and then ongoing thereafter
Hourly Rate : £33.00ph (Umbrella)
Manufacturing Project Manager Job Description :
Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan,
direct and deliver the manufacturing projects / contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence.
Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance.
- Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
- Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
- Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing.
- Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans / budgets.
- Communicating consolidated project / programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries.
- Playing a key role in tendering / bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business.
- Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation.
Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
- A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
- Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
- Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment.
Skills and Experience :
Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation.
Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
Qualifications : Project Management Qualifications required.
Planning & Scheduling : Developing detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones.
Budget Management : Managing project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Resource Allocation : Efficiently allocating resources including personnel, materials, and equipment.
Contract Management : Understanding and managing contracts, subcontracts, and procurement processes.
Regulatory Compliance : Ensuring adherence to aerospace industry regulations and standards.
Time Management : Effective time management of own time & others.
Project Management Toolsets : (SAP / ARM / Primavera P6)
Experience : 3 to 4 years as a project manager,
engineering or production / manufacturing environment would be of preference, With a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes of significant value.
▶️ Manufacturing Project Manager
🖊️ Certain Advantage
📍 Bolton