Location: Bristol - Hybrid - 3 days in Bristol, occasional travel to Portsmouth We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee all aspects of a program, from initial startup through to the Strategic Outline Case, ensuring effective project delivery within a defence environment.
The role involves coordinating approval activities with project specialists, setting priorities in line with project targets, and crafting and managing a detailed project plan.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering program and project milestones while navigating demanding performance, cost, time constraints, and associated risks.
Key accountabilities: Manage all aspects of a Programme from start up to Strategic Outline Case.
Coordinate Project Specialist approval activities and set priorities to align with project targets.
Ensure the project objectives for schedule, cost, risk and quality are met.
Manage interdependencies and benefits.
Responsible for the preparation and presentation of all approval artefacts in conjunction with specialist subject matter experts.
Instruct, direct, mentor, and check the work of other team members.
Define and promote formal communication methods and establishing open and consistent communication within the team, with the PMO and management.
Prepare and present Stakeholder updates as required.
Minimum Requirement: Experience of leading Project Delivery in a defence environment Able to craft and own a detailed project plan Ability to deliver programme and project milestones against demanding performance, cost and time constraints Able to look ahead and anticipate challenges, craft solutions and resolve them, using the team to support Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know.
If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the 'Guaranteed Interview' scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.
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