Project Manager RGT & V&V

General Dynamics UK Ltd; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in combat vehicle products is seeking a full-time Project Manager for their PMO Team in Merthyr, South Wales. The role involves coordinating with stakeholders, managing project schedules, and ensuring adherence to the Joint Integrated Programme Schedule. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset and relevant project management experience, with a competitive salary range of £57,600 to £72,000.

Benefits

A nine-day fortnight, with every other Friday off.

Flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs.

Personalised career development plans with regular reviews.

Training and development opportunities, both internal and external.

Flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours, reduced hours, and job sharing.

Access to our sports and social club with discounted events.

Qualifications

• Practical understanding and experience of project lifecycles and delivery.
• Experience in project management within product development and manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management for project control.
• Understanding of Risk Management practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Earn Value Management (EVM) for the ITEA project and provide monthly performance updates to the PMO.
• Oversee and be responsible for the EAC on the programme.
• Lead weekly and monthly programme EAC reviews and support senior-level reviews with the Senior Programme Manager.

Skills

Project lifecycles

Project management

Earned Value Management

Risk Management

Job description

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Description

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join our PMO Team, based in Merthyr, South Wales. The successful candidate will earn a salary of £57,600 to £72,000, depending on experience and potential. This role is ideal for someone with a proactive and positive mindset, eager to grow professionally.

Based at our Merthyr facility, you will coordinate with various stakeholders to manage the EAC, risks, and project schedule. You will provide updates on the programme and report on EAC variances. You will actively ensure adherence to the Joint Integrated Programme Schedule and escalate risks and issues to the Programme Manager.

Weekly Responsibilities (example of current tasks):

1. Manage the Earn Value Management (EVM) for the ITEA project and provide monthly performance updates to the PMO.
2. Oversee and be responsible for the EAC on the programme.
3. Lead weekly and monthly programme EAC reviews and support senior-level reviews with the Senior Programme Manager.

Qualifications:

• Practical understanding and experience of project lifecycles and delivery.
• Experience in project management within product development and manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management for project control.
• Understanding of Risk Management practices.

Company Benefits:

We offer a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including:

• A nine-day fortnight, with every other Friday off.
• Flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs.
• Personalised career development plans with regular reviews.
• Training and development opportunities, both internal and external.
• Flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours, reduced hours, and job sharing.
• Access to our sports and social club with discounted events.

About General Dynamics UK

We are a global leader in combat vehicle products and support, with over 6,000 employees worldwide and more than 650 in the UK. Our projects include delivering the AJAX programme and developing the Foxhound vehicle. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from women, LGBTQIA+ members, and ethnic minorities. We are a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to providing a healthy, inclusive, and secure working environment.