Senior Project Manager - Military Projects/Products

Senior Project Manager - Military Projects/Products

Posted 1 week ago by 1751384442

£950 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
Winchester

Summary: The Senior Project Manager for Military Projects/Products will oversee the delivery of framework and product projects, primarily working with the UK Ministry of Defence. This role requires a DV clearance and expertise in managing military project bids within Survivability. The position involves hybrid working arrangements and is based near Winchester, with a focus on achieving successful outcomes through effective project management techniques. The contract duration is expected to be between 6 to 9 months, with a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Building and actively managing project teams
  • Successfully deliver bids and contracts to target schedule, cost and quality levels; this means fully understanding the governing contract and delivering it on time and in full (OTIF)
  • Identifying, prioritising and actively managing risks & issues associated with bids & live contracts; includes appropriate and timely escalation.
  • Providing timely and accurate forecast information and project reporting, managing both internal and external stakeholders expectations as appropriate
  • Ensuring all project artefacts (both deliverable & non-deliverable) are appropriately controlled and produced to a high standard

Key Skills:

  • DV Cleared
  • Supporting Military projects and product bids within Survivability
  • Previous experience taking a lead role delivering framework/product projects

Salary (Rate): £950 per day

City: Winchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Project Manager - Military Projects/Products

+ 6-9 month contract
+ £800 to £950 per day
+ Some hybrid working
+ Onsite near Winchester
+ EW Project specialist

Key Skills:
+ DV Cleared
+ Supporting Military projects and product bids within Survivability
+ Previous experience taking a lead role delivering framework/product projects


This opportunity requires experience of working with the UK Ministry of Defence, preferably taking a leading role delivering framework / product projects.

  • The ideal candidate will be accustomed to working with different levels of an organisation and will have experience of strategic programme and project management, setting direction and gaining senior buy-in to deliver successful outcomes for customers.
  • You will achieve success by using modern, effective Project Management techniques, taking a leading role in your own professional and personal development.
  • Working closely with the relevant Campaign Manager to balance resources and risks to achieve revenue and cash targets in line with the business strategy and priorities.

Primary Job Purpose:

  • Consistently execute contracts fully to schedule, cost, and quality
  • Professionally interface-to and manage external Customers, Subcontractors and Partners, and internal Business Functions (balancing the needs of the business and the needs of stakeholders)
  • Create trusted and enduring relationships, building value for both the customer and Roke.
  • Plan for and successfully mobilise contracts.
  • Identify, prioritise and mitigate/manage risks & issues associated with bidding & delivery.
  • Bid with confidence; knowing schedule, cost & quality factors are fully considered.
  • Report/forecast accurately against key performance measures/indicators (KPIs)
  • Continually improve delivery capability in parallel to bids & contracts
  • To ensure all projects within your portfolio are delivered as per contractual requirements, on time, to quality and cost. This will include the need to act in the capacity of a Project Manager on specific projects within the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Building and actively managing project teams
  • Successfully deliver bids and contracts to target schedule, cost and quality levels; this means fully understanding the governing contract and delivering it on time and in full (OTIF)
  • Identifying, prioritising and actively managing risks & issues associated with bids & live contracts; includes appropriate and timely escalation.
  • Providing timely and accurate forecast information and project reporting, managing both internal and external stakeholders expectations as appropriate
  • Ensuring all project artefacts (both deliverable & non-deliverable) are appropriately controlled and produced to a high standard