The Project Manager will be responsible for:

* Programme Management of customer funded programmes allocated by Head of Surveillance Systems Programmes via the company Works Procedures.
* Liaison with customers to ensure the finished product meets the customer requirements.
* Identification of areas at risk in programme execution and implementation of measures to reduce these.
* Liaison with all other departments within the company and sub-contractors, to ensure efficient development and production of equipment to customers' requirements and delivery to agreed timescales.
* Reporting of general progress and financial status of programmes managed on a monthly basis.
* Prepare financial data in an agreed format for presentation on a monthly basis to the board of directors and other senior members of staff.
* Export compliance for equipment being delivered in accordance with appropriate guidelines



Job Functions

* Assist Sales and Marketing in the preparation of bids for programmes requiring customer funded development work.
* Estimate programme management costs for inclusion in bids.
* Review allocated incoming contracts to ensure programme is feasible before final signature of contract.
* Accept signed contract from Sales department for execution.
* Plan execution of programme, liaising with the customer as necessary to refine detail of requirement. Liaise with sub-contractors regarding their part in programme execution.
* Review estimates of programme costs and propose internal budgets for programme execution.
* Communicate programme details and initiate programme activity by departments throughout
* Monitor programme progress against programme plan and programme spend against budget. Maintain an up to date forecast of costs to complete. Take corrective action to minimise overrun and overspend.
* Report programme progress and financial status on a monthly basis.
* Liaise with customer as necessary during programme execution. Organise meetings with customer and report programme progress to customer as required by contract.
* Coordinate arrangements for Factory Acceptance Test of deliverable equipment.
* Coordinate arrangements for despatch/ delivery of equipment.
* Coordinate arrangements for installation, commissioning and trials of equipment if required by contract.
* Attend weekly Production/ Purchasing/ Shipping reviews to agree actions and maximise timely output.
* Travel within the UK and overseas may be required and is considered an occasional feature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice.
* Any other tasks associated with this role.



Requirements
* A good knowledge of Project Manager techniques and processes
* Risk mitigation
* Good communication skills essential.
* Customer focussing
* Willingness to occasionally travel to visit Customer sites in the UK or overseas
* Programme scheduling
* Report writing
* Presentations to senior Management
* Ability to multi-task
* Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
* Financially and Commercially aware
* Knowledge of Lifecycle Management
* Negotiation skills
* Self motivated individual able to work alone
* Knowledge of Military/ Naval contracts and processes



Qualifications
* HND or degree level within Project management or equivalent experience.
* APM qualified would be advantageous



Experience Required for the Role
* 5 years practical experience within a Project Management environment
* Experience of running Projects from conception to implementation
* Ability to manage and record budgets/spend and provide forecast information
* Sound customer care skills