Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Talentspa Full time

Our client is currently in partnership with a globally respected R&D company that is looking to recruit a Project Manager (Design & Manufacturing Dept) to their expanding team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and professional team operating in a world-class facility.

An experienced Project Manager with commercial acumen and excellent problem-solving capabilities is required to lead the successful delivery of revenue earning as well as internal R&D projects in close cooperation with project technical managers. You willplay an integral part in the development of world leading capabilities that emerge from the challenges posed by their international clients.

**Location**: Bedford

**Salary**: £40K - £50K DOE + Bupa, Life Assurance, Pension

**Project Manager Duties**:

- Take full ownership of project management assignments from requirements capture and business case to closure.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams to successful project outcomes, ensuring business objectives and deadlines are met and within budget.
- Act as the first point of contact with the customer and accountable for ensuring all project related deliverables meet required standards on time and within budget.
- Lead and support the preparation of project justifications and business cases, with input of the technical managers including: estimating; risk management; planning and presentation of business proposals to project sponsor and company management.
- Lead project change management process working with the project team to effectively manage changes to requirements, timescales and associated costs whilst avoiding scope creep.
- Manage resources assigned to the project effectively to ensure successful delivery.
- Support effective cash flow management with the input of the procurement and finance teams, ensuring subcontract payment terms are favourable where possible.
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders and senior management - highlighting issues offering effective solutions to overcome them.
- Work in a safe and professional manner and in full compliance with UK law, and in compliance with company Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, Quality standards and procedures, and Security policies and procedures and (where applicable) those oftheir business partners.
- Capture and document key assumptions to ensure company commercial interests are protected.
- Support negotiations with suppliers (working with the company procurement team and technical experts).

**Project Manager Requirements**:

- University honours degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
- CNC Manufacturing Experience
- One-off bespoke / prototype manufacturing experience
- Strong commercial acumen and financially aware
- R&D or Aerospace or Defence Sector experience is advantageous but not essential
- Project management qualification or ability to demonstrate experience of project management methodologies and tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven experience of project leadership, including clear communications with all stakeholders.
- Ability to capture and manage project requirements, prepare a work breakdown structure, project plan, and resource estimate.
- Proven experience preparing project justification and supporting documentation including pricing estimate(s) and risk and opportunity register(s).
- Confident, self-motivated as well as imaginative and creative with good problem-solving skills.
- Used to working under pressure and competent in making critical decisions promptly.
- Readily adaptable to rapidly changing circumstances.
- Well-organised with a collaborative approach to problem solving and ability to influence.
- Flexible - occasional international travel and out of hours working required.

**Project Manager Benefits**:
Competitive salary and benefits to include, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, Pension and more.

**Key Words**:
Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Project Engineer, Mechanical Project Manager, Design Project Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Project Manager

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