Bid Project Manager

ULTRA ELECTRONICS; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer in defence and aerospace seeks a Bid Project Manager to lead and execute NRE project management efforts associated with bids and proposals. Responsibilities include project scope definition, scheduling, and team management. Candidates should have at least 2 years of project management experience, proficiency in scheduling tools like Primavera, and a degree in a related field. The role offers flexible work arrangements and a supportive environment within a diverse organization.

Benefits

Flexible working within core hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally with an APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).
• Degree in related field or Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of Project Management delivery of at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of NRE part of project management support.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Negotiation Skills

Scheduling Tools Proficiency

Education

Degree in related field or Engineering

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Projects

Job description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) is looking for a Bid Project Manager to lead and execute all aspects of NRE Project Management efforts related to RFI, RFP, RFQ phases as part of Bids and Proposals efforts, under the Development Engineering Programme Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of NRE part of project management support in relation to Bids and Proposals
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Build and lead the project team.
• Manage resources and allocate tasks effectively.
• Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
• Identify and manage risks and resolve issues.
• Communicate with stakeholders, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Working in an exciting, complex and changing environments
• Manage customer/stakeholders across a diverse multi-functional, international, organisation.
• Be part of an exciting Project Management function.
• Provide a monthly project report in the designated format which includes accurate cost information.
• Continue to meet professional project management qualification.
• Someone to have supported bids across multiple lifecycles.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ideally with an APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ)
• Degree in related field or Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience of Project Management delivery of at least 2 years (for external candidates).
• Proficient with scheduling tools, e.g. Primavera P6, MS Projects, or similar.
• Awareness of Project Finance, Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain and Trade Compliance.
• Project / Programme Management experience - ideally gained in a matrix organisation.
• Strong risk management skills and experience.
• Sound business judgement including an appreciation of complex problems and how to solve them.
• Bidding & estimating experience.
• Negotiating and influencing skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships and work collaboratively across various levels and with internal and external collaborators.
• Someone with a 'Can Do' attitude and represents Ultra PCS Values.
• Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

About Ultra PCS

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected. We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back. Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

Benefits

• Flexible working within core working hours
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

You couldn't be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.