Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Octagon Group
£55,000 Per year
Outside
Remote
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Manager role at Rheinmetall involves leading project delivery for defence-sector programmes on a fixed-term contract basis. The position requires managing subcontractor work packages and ensuring compliance with milestones and quality standards. This remote role includes regular travel to the island, with an emphasis on effective communication and project management skills. The contract duration is from January 12 to April 11, with a focus on maintaining project schedules and budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and manage project plans, schedules and resources
- Lead customer communication and project reviews
- Manage subcontractor deliverables
- Maintain RAID logs and drive mitigations
- Ensure defence compliance and security requirements
- Monitor budgets and support reporting
- Apply Earned Value Management
- Liaise with engineering teams and manage Technical Queries
Key Skills:
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Proficient in MS Project
- Experience with schedules, RAID logs, EVM and subcontractor management
- Background in technical/engineering/regulated environments
- Eligible for UK Security Clearance
- Project Management qualification or relevant experience
Salary (Rate): £55,000.00/year
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Project Management
Rheinmetall - 5659 Project Manager – Fixed Term Contract
Location: Remote + regular island travel (expensed)
Contract: 12 Jan – 11 Apr
Annual Salary Equivalent: £50,000 – £55,000
Hours: 37.5 per week
We’re looking for a Project Manager to support defence-sector programmes on a short-term contract. You’ll lead project delivery, manage subcontractor work packages and ensure all milestones, quality and compliance requirements are met. Remote role with required travel to the island.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and manage project plans, schedules and resources
- Lead customer communication and project reviews
- Manage subcontractor deliverables
- Maintain RAID logs and drive mitigations
- Ensure defence compliance and security requirements
- Monitor budgets and support reporting
- Apply Earned Value Management
- Liaise with engineering teams and manage Technical Queries
Skills & Experience
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Proficient in MS Project
- Experience with schedules, RAID logs, EVM and subcontractor management
- Background in technical/engineering/regulated environments
- Eligible for UK Security Clearance
- Project Management qualification or relevant experience
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership
- Adaptable and proactive
- High attention to detail
- Collaborative and calm under pressure
Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential chat.