Project Manager - Ops Transformation

AWE; England; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to enhance their Operations System. This role involves coordinating transformation strategies and managing key initiatives while engaging with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in project management.
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment is beneficial.
• Ability to manage resources and deliver results.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects focusing on governance and compliance.
• Lead planning and resource management for projects.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Governance

Risk Management

Leadership

Change Management

Education

Project Management Certification

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

We are looking for a Project Manager to work on improvements to the Operations System. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that operates across the full breadth of the business.

Location: RG7 4PR, this role is located at our Aldermaston site, with free onsite parking.

Package: Starting at £49,830 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

As the Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in coordinating our transformation strategy, interfacing with a multitude of stakeholders from all our Business Units/Tech Centres. You will support the delivery of key initiatives with business-critical milestones, such as make, team and buy assessments, and activities to improve asset availability.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking someone adaptable who can show a clear background in previous project management competence. In the role you will:

• Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting).
• Management of project resources (people, money).
• Lead the planning of the task/project.
• Lead, support and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions.
• Manage and engage with a variety of different stakeholders, at all levels.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Make, Team Buy decisions making or processes experience in the Supply Chain
• Experience working in defence or in a manufacturing/production environment
• Experience of implementing asset maintenance strategies
• Experience working within a Nuclear Licenced Site or similarly highly regulated complex organisation would be beneficial.
• Demonstrable experience in implementing behavioural changes in a large organisation would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable leadership and the ability to build strong focused teams.
• Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies.
• Experience of project management tools and techniques for budgeting, change management and project goal setting.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments.
• A proven record to drive project deliverables forward, working cooperatively with teams who have a broad range of skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with staff at all levels.
• Excellent customer and key stakeholder relationship skills.
• Knowledge of methods to track project deliverables including implementing key performance indicators and producing project progress reports.
• Risk techniques to manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans.
• Experience to manage projects through a lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals.
• Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Desire for continuous improvement through evaluation of both successes and failures.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

This role is suitable for hybrid working on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 2-3 days on site per week.