Project Manager (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

General Dynamics UK Limited; Oakdale; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence technology seeks a Project Manager to integrate cutting-edge systems for military and civil customers. The role involves managing multiple projects, leading bids, and ensuring deliverables meet quality and budget requirements. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Compressed nine-day fortnight with every other Friday off

Personalized career development plan with regular progress reviews

Flexible working environment with flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programme/project management within complex environments.
• Strong understanding of programme management principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills for managing customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple projects within the GD Missions Systems area.
• Lead competitive and non-competitive bids for similar work.
• Ensure timely provision of programme deliverables and performance metrics.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Education

Programme Management qualification (e.g., APMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Job description

Company Description

General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products, and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. We value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Job Description

As a Project Manager, you will play an instrumental role in integrating cutting-edge defence and security systems, delivering decisive advantages to military, government, and civil customers worldwide. Our culture thrives on innovation, teamwork, collaboration, and a strong will to succeed. Our pioneering technologies and talented people give us a competitive edge.

Typical Responsibilities Include

1. Manage and deliver multiple projects within the GD Missions Systems and C4I area.
2. Lead competitive and non-competitive bids for similar work.
3. Ensure timely provision of programme deliverables, performance metrics, and progress reports.
4. Maintain programme budgetary control and effective risk management.
5. Plan and execute projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
6. Lead project teams, working closely with lead engineers and customer counterparts.
7. Collaborate with customers, partners, and suppliers in the defence industry.
8. Deliver projects within allocated time, budget, and quality requirements.
9. Manage a portfolio of projects of medium complexity.
10. Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth and improvement.

Qualifications

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To Be Successful In The Role You Will Bring

1. Proven experience in programme/project management within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
2. Strong understanding of programme management principles, techniques, and best practices.
3. Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage customer relationships effectively.
4. Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
5. Strong leadership skills with a proactive and goal-oriented approach to project delivery.
6. Expertise in risk management and problem-solving.
7. Programme Management qualification (e.g., APMP) desirable.

Additional Information

Salary for this position is £45,000 to £58,000, depending on experience, plus our excellent flexible benefits package.

This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC).

We offer hybrid working; ideally, we are looking for an average of 2 days per week per month on-site.

Our benefits include:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight with every other Friday off.
• A personalized career development plan with regular progress reviews.
• A flexible working environment with flexible benefits.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

Please email [email protected] to be considered under the DC Scheme. All successful applicants must obtain UK Security clearance and undertake right-to-work checks.