Project Manager

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Project Managers to lead exciting projects in a dynamic and complex environment. This role offers the chance to define and deliver significant contracts while collaborating with a diverse team. You will enhance your project management skills and gain exposure to international operations, all while contributing to vital defense capabilities. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork in delivering essential solutions for national security.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in project/programme management in a matrix organisation.
• Strong risk management and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and deliver medium to large size contracts/programmes.
• Engage with stakeholders and lead project teams to excellence.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Negotiating Skills

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Bidding & Estimating

Education

Professional Project Management Qualification

Job description

View more categories View less categories Clearance Level DV, SC, None / Undisclosed Sector Defence, Engineering, Information Technology Job Type Permanent

Various opportunities have arisen for Project Managers and Senior Project Manager across a number of our programmes at different levels, to define, plan and deliver medium to large size contracts/programmes.

Job Title Project Manager

Salary: Between £40,000 to £64,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage

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.

The opportunity:

Working in an exciting, complex and changing environment, where there are opportunities to contribute and make a difference in delivering capability to our customers.

A great platform to embed your partner/stakeholder management skills, across a diverse multi-functional, international organisation.

Exposure to working within a vibrant Project Management community.

Opportunity to gain professional/accredited project management qualification.

High level of integration between functional directorates and customers within UK and our European counterparts.

There are opportunities for progression across MBDA!

What we're looking for from you:

• Project /Programme Management experience - ideally gained in a matrix organisation
• Strong risk management skills and experience
• Sound business judgement including an appreciation of complex problems and how to solve them
• Strong communication and motivational skills
• Ability to embrace new challenges and deal with a level of ambiguity
• Experience of leading projects from a business perspective, including EVM, schedule adherence and schedule risk assessments.
• Bidding & estimating experience
• Negotiating and influencing skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships and work collaboratively across various levels and with internal and external collaborators
• Drive and motivation in leading project teams to strive for excellence in the face of adversity
• Engage, share standard methodology and find opportunities for innovation

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Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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
• 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...
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

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