Assistant Project Manager

Omega Resource Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Project Manager based in Gloucestershire to manage project schedules and coordinate cross-functional teams in the Aerospace sector. The ideal candidate should have experience in project coordination, and a strong knowledge of MS Project and Excel. With a salary offering between £30,000 and £40,000 per annum, this hybrid position presents an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in their project management career.

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or controls.
• In-depth knowledge of MS Project & Excel.
• Appreciation of full-lifecycle hardware and software projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrated project schedules.
• Track performance metrics and project progress.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for project execution.
• Monitor dependencies and identify potential conflicts.
• Ensure adherence to project milestones and timelines.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication and documentation.
• Identify schedule risks and drive mitigation strategies.
• Support change management processes.

Skills

Project coordination

MS Project

Excel

Understanding of hardware/software lifecycle

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Type: Hybrid
Work Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hrs/wk
Industry: Aerospace/Defence
Job Location: Cheltenham
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 per annum

Profile Assistant Project Manager

Our client is a leading provider of software, equipment and service solutions to technically challenging sectors around the globe.

Job Role Assistant Project Manager

Reporting to the Head of Programmes the Assistant Project Manager shall build project schedules, tracking performance, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to project milestones.

Duties Assistant Project Manager

• Develop, maintain, and regularly update integrated project schedules for both hardware and software initiatives.
• Track performance metrics, project progress, and resource utilization to ensure alignment with plans.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, QA, IT, and external vendors to support effective project execution.
• Monitor dependencies between hardware and software development activities, identifying potential conflicts or delays.
• Ensure adherence to key project milestones, release cycles, and delivery timelines across all disciplines.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication through status reports, meetings, and clear documentation of risks and actions.
• Identify schedule risks early and drive mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum.
• Support change management processes, ensuring schedule impacts are evaluated and communicated promptly.

Experience / Qualifications Assistant Project Manager

• Experience in project coordination or controls
• In depth knowledge of MS Project & Excel
• Appreciation of full‑lifecycle hardware and software projects

Candidates who are currently a Assistant project Manager, Junior Project Manager, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Technical Administrator and Project Controller could be suitable for this role.

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.