Manufacturing Project Manager
- Employer
- MBDA
- Location
- Stevenage
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 9 Sep 2022
- Reference
- R10316-stevenage
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- Discipline
- Design, Electrical, Electronics, Systems
- Sector
- Defence
- Job Type
- Early Career, Engineer, Senior & Chartered Engineer, Engineering Manager
Job Details
MBDA Missile Systems - Together. For the future of defence.
Salary: £40,000-£50,000 dependent on experience plus bonus and benefits
Hybrid working pattern: Typical dynamic working arrangements for this role is around 50/50 (2-3 days per week in the office and at home) depending on project/business requirements.
An opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a dynamic and forward thinking manufacturing team to deliver complex manufacturing projects.
What we're looking for from you:
- Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, within a matrix organisation.
- Substantial stakeholder management experience, interfacing and effectively influence customers and suppliers as well as briefing to senior management level in order to respond to complex situations.
- Experience of management of project scope, identifying deviations and negotiation of changes and their impact on the overall project.
- An eye for detail, able to identify risks and opportunity trends within in cost, schedule and quality data and able formulate plans in order to mitigate risk and deliver opportunities.
- Enthusiastic and pro-active individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
- Experience in the compilation of bid and estimates based on previous products or by working with design and engineering teams on new product definitions.
- Able to construct and maintain project plans and familiar with project planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project
- The role will provide many stimulating challenges, personal development opportunities and the chance to influence decisions at senior levels
- Being a key member of the project management team you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other team members, challenge the norm and implement change within the organisation
- MBDA values its employee's personal and professional development and therefore provides opportunities for both on the job training, e-learning and classroom learning in a variety of technical and managerial subjects.
- The opportunity to gain professional accreditation via the PMI.
- Planning, facilitating and taking responsibility for the success of manufacturing projects, associated with high technology products to schedule, cost and quality.
- Taking accountability for the Master Manufacturing Delivery Plan, ensuring alignment with customer demand.
- Clearly articulating the delivery plan to the operations team by maintaining accurate sales orders on the MRP system (SAP).
- Developing and maintaining key relationships with customers and key subcontractors.
- Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance up to senior management level.
- Keeping control of the programme scope ensuring alignment of funding to deliver the plan.
- Preparing and maintaining contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
Join a great team!
- The respective project teams are ready to welcome an intelligent and motivated Project Manager that can ensure Customer expectations and needs are exceeded on a consistent basis.
We offer opportunities for career progression, paid overtime (subject to level), bonus scheme, comprehensive pension package, annual salary review, collaborative working environment and excellent on-site facilities.
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve appropriate clearances.
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.
- Website
- https://www.mbdacareers.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01438754500
- Location
-
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom
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