Information Systems Project Manager (Programmes)

MBDA; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Stevenage seeks an IS Project Manager to oversee IT solutions and support various business domains. This role involves project management for applications like SAP S/4 and Primavera, with a hybrid working model. Candidates should have detailed knowledge of scheduling and pricing tools, and will engage with third-party teams to ensure business requirements are met. Benefits include a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary

Pension: Up to 14% total contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of scheduling, workloads, quotes, and costing.
• Experience with third-party development teams.
• Knowledge of SAP PS modules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of modules for Programmes and commercial teams.
• Manage project planning and coordination.
• Provide support to key-users.

Skills

Project management

SAP S/4

Primavera

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Do you have experience in IT project management for programmes and commercial applications? We have an opportunity to help shape the future of our team by bringing ideas, fresh insights, and potentially new ways of working.

Salary: Circa £50,000 to £65,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working: 2-3 days on-site per week based on workload

Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations related to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. Successful candidates will need to undergo BPSS checks managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we offer:

• Company Bonus: Up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Flexible working: We welcome flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more at our site

The role:

As an IS Project Manager, you will work on topics like dematerialization of business processes and implementation of solutions with tools like SAP S/4 and Primavera.

This role involves maintenance activities and supporting projects such as the SAP S/4 migration across MBDA.

Within the Information Systems (IS) area of MBDA, you will focus on delivering IT solutions supporting various business domains.

Main responsibilities

Project management:

• Oversee the implementation of modules used by Programmes and commercial teams.
• Manage project planning, coordination, and supervision, ensuring quality of deliverables.
• Serve as the main contact between business and IM teams (security, network, technical architecture, back office).
• Act as the main contact during system deployment for UK-based IS Programmes and commercial domains.

BAU activities and optimization:

• Manage anomalies and enhancements requested by key-users in Programmes and commercial applications.
• Provide functional and technical support to key-users.

Requirements:

• Deep knowledge of Programmes: scheduling, workloads, quotes, commercial offers, costing, pricing tools, and SAP PS modules.
• Experience challenging third-party development teams to meet business requirements.
• Experience with applications like Primavera, CRM with Microsoft Dynamics is advantageous.

About MBDA:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces worldwide. We value diversity and encourage applicants to seek support or adjustments during recruitment.

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