Project Manager

Codan Limited; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension plan (9% match)

Company bonus scheme

Annual pay reviews

Training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Income protection

Life assurance

Flexible core working hours

Open plan, modern office

Job summary

Codan Limited, based in Whiteley, Hampshire, seeks a Project Manager to deliver mid-to-high complexity projects across multiple sectors including defence and technology.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and serve as the primary customer contact throughout project delivery. The role requires travel within the UK and potentially internationally and eligibility for UK Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects through the full lifecycle (planning to closure).
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience working within formal governance and reporting frameworks.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and control of high-complexity projects.
• Independently manage projects within scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk parameters.
• Develop and maintain integrated schedules, delivery plans and project controls.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting activities.
• Establish and maintain project baselines, forecasts and performance reporting measures.
• Identify, assess, monitor and escalate project risks and dependencies with mitigation actions.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards and governance packs.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Act as the primary customer contact throughout project delivery.
• Lead project teams and coordinate resources to achieve delivery objectives.
• Manage change control activities and supplier relationships.
• Support major bid activities with schedule, cost and risk data.
• Facilitate governance reviews and delivery health checks.
• Maintain project documentation and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Location: United Kingdom, Whiteley, Hampshire, GB

About Us

DTC | A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire.

Our technology is deployed by our customers to give them an unrivalled ability to wirelessly transmit data over long ranges with high reliability and security. We are well established across multiple markets such as military and defence, uncrewed vehicles such as drones, police and government, and broadcast technology.

What will you be doing?

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering projects of moderate complexity. The role independently manages projects throughout the project lifecycle and acts as the primary point of contact for customers, sponsors and stakeholders. The Project Manager provides leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and supports the development of Associate & Assistant Project Managers

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and control of high-complexity projects throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with company governance processes.
• Independently manage projects within agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk parameters.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, delivery plans and project controls.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting activities.
• Establish and maintain project baselines, forecasts and performance reporting measures.
• Identify, assess, monitor and **escalate** project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, implementing appropriate mitigation and resolution actions.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards and governance packs.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, managing communication activities and stakeholder expectations.
• Act as the primary customer contact throughout project delivery.
• Lead project teams and coordinate resources to ensure delivery objectives are achieved.
• Manage project change control activities and ensure impacts are assessed, communicated and controlled appropriately.
• Manage third-party suppliers and subcontractors to ensure contractual, quality, cost and schedule commitments are achieved.
• Support major bid and proposal activities through the provision of schedule, cost, risk and delivery information.
• Facilitate project assurance reviews, governance reviews and delivery health checks.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained in accordance with company processes.
• Contribute to lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Assistant Project Managers and Associate Project Managers through coaching, guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure project data, reporting and documentation remain accurate, current and audit-ready.

Key Skills / Experience

• Proven experience delivering projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience working within formal project governance and reporting frameworks.
• Ability to analyse project information, identify trends and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence or equivalent platforms.
• Experience within defence, engineering, manufacturing or technology environments desirable.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.
• This is an office-based position and will require the successful candidate to meet the criteria for UK Security Clearance.

Benefits And Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a “can-do” attitude.

Our Employees Receive

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%.
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews (discretional)
• A personal approach to training and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Flexible core working hours.
• Open plan, modern office environment

Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia.

DTC | A Codan Company is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organisation.