Project Manager

Morson are currently recruiting a Project Manager for our leading defence client in Stevenage site, candidates must be prepared to work 3 days/week in Stevenage and should have experience of project management within an engineering environment, this is not an IT PM  or PMO role.  

The Project Manager will 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Role requirements

• Experienced in project manager, ideally defence/aerospace sector
• 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 timescales.
• 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.