Project Manager

Outsource Uk Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global defence and aerospace contractor is seeking a Project Manager to drive planning and performance reporting for submarine-related projects in Barrow in Furness. The role involves coordinating between various teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring project compliance. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in project control and contract management, with the ability to operate in a hybrid work environment. This is a 9-month contract position.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project control and contract management.
• Ability to influence within complex, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the interface between engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Lead and mentor planning & control staff.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Present performance metrics to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project control

Contract management

Influencing across organizations

Job description

Project Manager for BAE Systems, a leading global defence, aerospace, and security company, to drive the planning, cost control, performance reporting, risk management, and contractual compliance of submarine-related projects.

As PM&C Manager within the submarines division, responsibilities include:

• Acting as a key interface between engineering, supply chain and commercial teams, translating strategic requirements into detailed control processes, forecasts, and corrective actions.
• Leading and mentoring planning & control staff, developing and maintaining integrated schedules, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, and presenting performance metrics to senior stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project control, contract management, and the ability to influence across complex, matrixed organizations. This is a 9-month contract position, working 37 hours per week in a hybrid environment at Barrow in Furness.

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