
Project Manager (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 3 days ago by General Dynamics UK Limited on Linkedin
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Oakdale, Wales, United Kingdom
Summary: As a Project Manager at General Dynamics Mission Systems, you will play a crucial role in integrating advanced defence and security systems, ensuring successful project delivery for military, government, and civil customers. The position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and effective risk management within a dynamic team environment. You will manage multiple projects, lead bids, and maintain budgetary control while fostering customer relationships. This role is part of a culture that values transparency and teamwork, contributing to the company's competitive edge in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver multiple projects within the GD Missions Systems and C4I area
- Lead competitive and non-competitive bids for similar work
- Ensure timely provision of programme deliverables, performance metrics, and progress reports
- Maintain programme budgetary control and effective risk management
- Plan and execute projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Lead project teams, working closely with lead engineers and customer counterparts
- Collaborate with customers, partners, and suppliers in the defence industry
- Deliver projects within allocated time, budget, and quality requirements
- Manage a portfolio of projects of medium complexity
- Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth and improvement
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in programme/project management within complex, multi-stakeholder environments
- Strong understanding of programme management principles, techniques, and best practices
- Excellent communication skills with ability to manage customer relationships effectively
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira)
- Strong leadership skills with a proactive and goal-oriented approach to project delivery
- Expertise in risk management and problem-solving
- Programme Management qualification (e.g. APMP) desirable
Salary (Rate): 58000
City: Oakdale
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other