Manufacturing Project Manager

MBDA UK Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organisation in the United Kingdom seeks an accomplished Project Manager to lead key manufacturing projects. You will work within a dynamic and collaborative environment, managing project scope and risks while interfacing with stakeholders across national and international teams. Candidates should have experience with cross-functional project management and be proficient in project planning tools. The role offers competitive salary, a company bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Maximum pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record in delivering projects within a matrix organisation.
• Experience managing project scope and identifying deviations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and influence outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead crucial projects within the manufacturing organisation.
• Implement change and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver transversal work packages supporting multiple programmes.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Negotiation

Cross Functional Communication

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Salary

Circa £45,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity

Being a key member of the project management team you will have the opportunity to lead crucial projects within the manufacturing organisation, collaborate with other team members, challenge the norm and implement change within the organisation.

The role will provide many stimulating challenges, personal development opportunities and the chance to work both with teams throughout the UK and internationally.

This role is responsible for projects that are owned and delivered by MBDA UK but the majority of the production is completed in the supply chain or in other MBDA national companies (France, Italy, Germany) where a high degree of stakeholder management and multinational co‑ordination is required. Other responsibilities include the delivery of transversal work packages that support multiple programmes.

What we're looking for from you

• Accomplished Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, within a matrix organisation.
• Able to operate effectively in a matrix or cross functional environment, interfacing and influencing customers and suppliers as well as briefing to senior management level.
• Experience of management of project scope, identifying deviations and negotiation of changes and their impact on the overall project.
• An eye for detail, able to identify risks and opportunity trends within in cost, schedule and quality data and able formulate plans in order to mitigate risk and deliver opportunities.
• Enthusiastic and pro‑active individual who can prioritise objectives as well as managing the day‑to‑day tactical actions.
• Able to construct and maintain project plans and familiar with project planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Experience in the compilation of bid and estimates based on previous products or by working with design and engineering teams on new product definitions.
• Able to work collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the organisation.
• Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.

Our company

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

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