Project Manager

4 weeks ago


Peterborough UK, Eastern England, United Kingdom Nova Talent Ltd Full time

Nova Talent are delighted to be working alongside our client, a world leading provider of Communication Solutions within the Aviation & Defence sectors. Together we are recruiting a Project Manager to work across both the Bid and Programme Teams, based at the UK Head Office in Cambridgeshire/Lincolnshire


The successful candidate will be accountable for the overall delivery of programmes in line with the technical, budgetary and schedule requirements.


A bit about what you will be doing:


  • Creation of Storyboard aligning with the overall Bid Strategy.
  • Review and extraction of requirements from ITT/RFQ/RFP to support bid process.
  • Produce schedules for the proposed programmes in conjunction with the team and gain buy-in to that schedule from other functions.
  • Gather internal and external costs, minimising costs whilst ensuring delivery.
  • Ensure the successful delivery of programmes to technical specification/requirements, budgets and schedule.
  • To provide consistency in the programme performance, revenue and cash milestone delivery.
  • Review contractual documentation, dealing with any anomalies and issues.
  • Create and maintain a Programme Management Plan.
  • Monitor progress scheduled with internal stakeholders and initiate any corrective action and schedule amendments as required.
  • Agree the schedule with the Project Team and gain ‘buy-in’ with the Team and Customer.
  • Provide regular verbal and written reports to the Programme Delivery Manager and Executive to highlight any potential areas of concern as early as possible.


What we are looking for:


  • Be an expert in the use of MS Project to manage cost and schedule adherence is essential.
  • Prince2 Qualification or other recognised qualification.
  • Proven experience in program management or a related role.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional organisational and time management abilities.
  • Experience of using various project controls / tools / metrics is essential.
  • Experience of software or electronic hardware development.
  • Project Management experience and relevant qualification is desirable.
  • Experience working with all levels of engineering and technical staff.
  • Demonstrable experience in Management of advanced electronic systems or equipment design projects with significant customer interfacing & interaction.
  • Sound understanding of contractual T&C’s.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Salary

Working Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week

Hybrid Working (Fri WFH after induction period)

Flexi Time

25 Days Holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Work for a company with Platinum Accreditation of Investors in People

Supportive company that encourages development of its employees

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