Project Manager

5 days ago

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Ultra Electronics Group Full time

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead our strategic programmes, driving results and exceeding customer expectations.

Company Overview

Ultra Electronics Group is a leading developer of mission-critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts is dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission-critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives, and keep going back.

Job Description

This role will involve planning and managing projects that allow the business to deliver its strategic objectives. The successful candidate will lead the team responsible for achieving project objectives, manage aspects of established production projects for critical customers, and execute projects throughout the project life cycle in accordance with defined time, budget, and quality objectives.

The ideal candidate will create and maintain Project Management Plans, ensuring timely completion of deliverables, identify stakeholders, and create project Communications Plans. They will also develop strategies for engaging stakeholders in project decision-making and execution, manage and control costs as per the project budget, and report project KPIs to Senior Management.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Plan and manage projects to achieve strategic objectives
  2. Create and maintain Project Management Plans
  3. Identify and engage stakeholders
  4. Manage project scope and perform integrated change control
  5. Facilitate communications between key internal departments
  6. Acquire and manage project team resources
  7. Conduct risk management planning and identification
  8. Maintain project records and ensure compliance with company policies

The successful candidate will have experience executing similar projects, hold a Project Management qualification, and possess excellent leadership skills. They will also be an action-oriented person who drives results with a strong customer focus.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
  1. Holds Project Management qualification (PMI, APM, or global equivalent)
  2. Bachelor's degree level education desirable
  3. Successful track record of executing similar projects
  4. Excellent leadership and communication skills
  5. Strong stakeholder management skills
Benefits:
  • Flexible working within core hours
  • 25 days holiday with option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays
  • 4 times annual salary in life assurance
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Pension Scheme

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

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