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Project Manager

Employer
MBDA
Location
Bristol
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
2 Aug 2019
Reference
P7247

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Discipline
Project Engineering
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

Role Purpose: To act as the Business & Project Manager to define / plan small to medium sized contracts or packages as part of larger contracts within the relevant sector, against business plan targets through rigorous application of project management processes. Manage stakeholder interfaces, including Customers, where appropriate and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of contract performance. The role may also involve activities related to the winning of new and follow-on business. Accountabilities:
  • Lead the multi-disciplinary Project Business Team (PBT).
  • Develop and maintain key relationships with the customer and other external agencies.
  • Define and maintain the Project Management Plan, including definition of work breakdown structure, cost collection structure and lower level management plans.
  • Establish and implement effective project management processes, tools and reporting mechanisms on achievement of the programme and budgets.
  • Generation and implementation of programme business improvement and competitiveness strategies.
  • Ensure that contract budgets are planned, loaded and controlled in accordance with the defined management plans.
  • Manage and control contract cost at completions and cash flow, maximising margin and agreeing margin adjustment criteria.
  • Prepare and maintain contract risk and opportunity optimisation plans associated manage the associated contingency budgets.
  • Ensure robust workload forecasts are available for the Project / Sector and that these are in line with project plans and long-term business plans.
  • Prepare and present reports covering business performance for area(s) of responsibility.
  • Co-ordinate interfaces with internal functions and directorates.
  • Support the B&PM Exec and sector B&PM team on the commercial and legal integrity of contracts with the customer and effective management of the supply base.
  • Ensure that all Export Regulations are understood, adhered to and that compliance can be demonstrated.
  • Work as part of the bid team with Sales and Business Development in the winning of new domestic and export Contracts.
Skills and Knowledge:
  •  You will need to be eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) UK Security Clearance (most comprehensive UK government security clearance process).
  • Strong project and risk management skills and knowledge.
  • Sound business judgement.
  • Technical appreciation of complex problems.
  • Strong communication and motivational skills.
  • Demonstrable management experience, covering financial, commercial, engineering and project areas.
Additional Information: Problem Solving Challenges
  • Managing across international and functional boundaries, balancing technical excellence with business needs.
  • Identifying and resolving conflicts on resource priority with other projects.
  • Management of change within project teams.
  • Encouraging open and honest communications between team members.
  • Improving consistency of bids and proposals.
 
Performance Indicators
  • Business Plan targets and stretch targets achieved.
  • Control of Project Cost at Completion.
  • Contract margin improvement achieved.
  • Review mechanisms and processes established and communicated.
  • Risks registers completed, understood and mitigation launched.
  • Opportunities registered and benefits realised.
  • Topical and accurate workload forecast maintained for area.
  • Strong relationships developed with Stakeholders including Customer(s).
  • Proposals for new contracts successfully approved.
    What would you get?
  • Competitive salaries, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities.
     
Please note that in order to apply for MBDA UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.
 
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Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

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Location
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Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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