Project Manager | Staffordshire

Job title:

Project Manager | Staffordshire

Company

Matchtech Group

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a successful track record in setting up and executing full project lifecycle, including concept, launch, product development, transition to production, product delivery and in service support.Key skills required for this roleProject Manager, Engineering, DefenceImportantAll applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and be a sole British national.Job descriptionWorking: The role does offer hybrid work along with flexible working hoursKey responsibilities

• Be the primary customer contact.
• Successfully manage a portfolio of similar or related projects for a business stream achieving customer requirements along with meeting the business goals of schedule, budget, deliveries, risk management and winning new/follow on business.
• Monitor project performance against plan, cost and delivery, and identify appropriate corrective actions by conducting periodic cost, schedule, performance and risk reviews.
• Prioritise, identify and obtain the required resources, including facilities, tools and personnel to achieve successful project execution.
• Supply accurate cost and schedule information in the preparation of bids and reports.
• Provide effective leadership, manage all customer interfaces, and communicate effectively to Senior Management, team members and peers to establish a common understanding of Project Scope and plan for successful programme execution
• Motivate the team by communicating a shared vision, providing direction, setting goals and mentoring, creating a team environment that encourages people to work towards common objectives
• Carry out other duties that may reasonably be required by the Programmes Director or the Programme Manager in support of department activities
• Experience in new product implementation new product development.

Qualifications / Skills required

• Educated to degree level in Business/Engineering.
• APM qualified (or equivalent).
• Excellent leadership, delegation and team work skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication, influencing and persuading skills at all levels in the business.
• High commercial and business awareness, customer focus and sales orientation.
• Resilient – able to operate effectively under stretching project constraints, pressure and displays sound judgement at all times
• PC and keyboard literate and working knowledge of project management tools, plus working knowledge of IFS or an equivalent ERP system.

Desirable:

• Experience in the Defence / Aerospace or safety regulated environment would be advantageous
• Experience in the Naval / Maritime domain would be advantageous.
• Experience of managing multi-disciplined projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration and/or manufacturing is highly desirable.

Even If you feel like you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to reach out an apply.Company Highlights:“All the pros of a small business with the security of a multinational” *Glassdoor review“The engineering staff are great, very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Very good team atmosphere, with people always willing to help” *Glassdoor reviewNamed as Gold Award winner in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for 2021Some company benefits are:

• TOIL
• Flexible working hours
• 1pm finish on a Friday
• Annual bonus
• Casual dress
• 25 days holiday
• Christmas shut down.
• Option to buy or sell holiday.
• Option to purchase private health care, dental, critical illness etc via salary sacrifice.
• Reward hub – discounts at over 200 online stores
• 4 x annual salary life cover

Expected salary

£30 – 32 per hour

Location

Staffordshire

Job date

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:26:00 GMT

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