Description:
My client is seeking a skilled Project Manager on behalf of our client. This role involves the successful execution of customer contracts and R&D projects, requiring expertise in managing complex technical projects using a systems engineering approach. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background , excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects within schedule, budget, and scope constraints .Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the profitable execution of all assigned projects and contracts.
- Develop and maintain detailed project documentation , ensuring alignment with company processes.
- Keep stakeholders informed through regular project updates, reports, and meetings .
- Support bid and proposal processes, coordinating costing, schedules, and statements of work .
- Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on project matters.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure effective project execution .
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, industry standards, and company policies .
- International travel may be required.
Requirements:
- 5 – 7 years of project management experience, preferably in a defence or technical engineering environment .
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a complex matrix organization .
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Project , and experience with MRP systems (e.g., IFS) .
- Strong financial acumen in a project environment.
- Proven ability to lead technical project teams .
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills .
- Ability to lead virtual teams across multiple locations .
- Risk management expertise, with a strategic and results-driven approach.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Experience in customer contract and R&D project management .
- Knowledge of Electronic Warfare systems and their development processes is an advantage.
- Strong technical background in hardware and software development .
Qualifications:
- Engineering degree (BSc(Eng.), BEng) or equivalent .
- Master’s degree (MBA, MEng, MSc(Eng)) is desirable .
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage.
Requirements:
- Oversee the profitable execution of all assigned projects and contracts.
- Develop and maintain detailed project documentation , ensuring alignment with company processes.
- Keep stakeholders informed through regular project updates, reports, and meetings .
- Support bid and proposal processes, coordinating costing, schedules, and statements of work .
- Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on project matters.
- Collaborate with technical teams to ensure effective project execution .
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, industry standards, and company policies .
- International travel may be required.
- 5 – 7 years of project management experience, preferably in a defence or technical engineering environment .
- Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a complex matrix organization .
- Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Project , and experience with MRP systems (e.g., IFS) .
- Strong financial acumen in a project environment.
- Proven ability to lead technical project teams .
- Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills .
- Ability to lead virtual teams across multiple locations .
- Risk management expertise, with a strategic and results-driven approach.
- Experience in customer contract and R&D project management .
- Knowledge of Electronic Warfare systems and their development processes is an advantage.
- Strong technical background in hardware and software development .
- Engineering degree (BSc(Eng.), BEng) or equivalent .
- Master’s degree (MBA, MEng, MSc(Eng)) is desirable .
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage.
13 Feb 2025;
from:
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