Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

Posted 1 day ago by Gold Group Ltd

Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Lichfield, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Engineering Project Manager involves leading a portfolio of projects within the aerospace and defence sectors, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for project performance monitoring, resource management, and effective communication across teams. A strong background in full lifecycle product development and project management is essential for this position. Security clearance or eligibility is required for consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers.
  • Manage a portfolio of related projects, meeting customer requirements while achieving business goals in schedule, budget, risk management, and deliveries.
  • Monitor project performance, conduct reviews, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Prioritize and secure necessary resources, including tools, facilities, and personnel.
  • Provide accurate cost and schedule data for bid preparation.
  • Lead effective communication across teams, senior management, and customers to align on project scope and execution.
  • Motivate your team by fostering collaboration, mentoring, and setting clear goals.
  • Support department activities as required by senior management.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a successful track record in full lifecycle product development.
  • Degree in Business or Engineering.
  • APM qualification (or equivalent).
  • Strong leadership, delegation, and teamwork skills.
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
  • High commercial and business awareness with customer focus and sales orientation.
  • Resilience under pressure, demonstrating sound judgment and effective decision-making.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and ERP systems (e.g., IFS).
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration is highly desirable.
  • Experience working within the Aerospace & Defence highly desirable.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Lichfield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Engineering

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Lichfield

Term: 12 Months

IR35: INSIDE

Hourly Rate: £DOE

Key Skills: Project Management, Defence, Maritime, Aerospace, Full Lifecycle, APM, Engineering, IFS, ERP, Electronics, Hardware

As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented engineering Project Manager to contribute to our continued success.

The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Project Manager?

  • Act as the primary point of contact for customers.
  • Manage a portfolio of related projects, meeting customer requirements while achieving business goals in schedule, budget, risk management, and deliveries.
  • Monitor project performance, conduct reviews, and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Prioritize and secure necessary resources, including tools, facilities, and personnel.
  • Provide accurate cost and schedule data for bid preparation.
  • Lead effective communication across teams, senior management, and customers to align on project scope and execution.
  • Motivate your team by fostering collaboration, mentoring, and setting clear goals.
  • Support department activities as required by senior management.

What are we looking for in our next Project Manager?

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a successful track record in full lifecycle product development.
  • Degree in Business or Engineering.
  • APM qualification (or equivalent).
  • Strong leadership, delegation, and teamwork skills.
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
  • High commercial and business awareness with customer focus and sales orientation.
  • Resilience under pressure, demonstrating sound judgment and effective decision-making.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and ERP systems (e.g., IFS).
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects with a focus on systems engineering and integration is highly desirable.
  • Experience working within the Aerospace & Defence highly desirable.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next engineering Project Manager, this is the opportunity for you!

***PLEASE NOTE*** Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy