Project Manager- Defence

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Engagement Manager to oversee complex Defence projects. The role involves strong project management skills, requiring eligibility for SC Clearance and significant experience in Defence Engineering. With a hybrid working model, this position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on innovative projects while collaborating with diverse teams.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in project and programme management.
• Experience delivering projects in the Defence Sector.
• Proven ability to plan and organise small projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Tracking and reporting project progress.
• Forecasting and managing project finances.
• Ensuring quality control throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Quality control

Continuous process improvement

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

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The world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

About the job you're considering

Location: Bath

Hybrid: 2 days per week in office

Due to the nature of the projects you’ll be working on, you must be eligible for, or hold, SC Clearance and be a Sole British National.

We are seeking an Engagement Manager to join Capgemini Engineering. We are looking to attract experienced candidates with a proven history of providing effective project management in complex Defence Engineering environments.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time. If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your Role

Working from within our Global Programme Office (GPO), you will primarily work on delivering projects that will lead to the convergence of physical and digital worlds through technology, engineering and manufacturing expertise to boost our clients’ competitiveness.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Tracking and reporting

• Forecasting and project finances

• Quality control

• Continuous process improvement

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

• Demonstrable experience of delivering small engineering development projects in a leading/management role, from pre-sales, bidding, requirements definition through to delivery, optimisation, verification, validation and closure

• Experience in Air, Land or Maritime, including the integration and assurance process

• 2-5 years' experience in project and programme management more widely

• Work package management and experience of leading small teams

• Proficient with Project Finances, Revenue Recognition, Margin Improvement, Risk management and Month-end Reporting

• Proven ability to plan and organise small projects effectively, with excellent attention to detail.

• Experience of delivering projects in the Defence Sector

• Knowledge of MOD procurement process

• Knowledge of delivery of complex software development projects

• Experience of developing project schedules in Microsoft Project

Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Your Security Clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does ‘Get The Future You Want’ mean for you?

• Flexibility to work your way- You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

• Impactful Experiences- You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.

• Shared Energy- You’ll be bringing your unique skills and perspectives to the team, inspiring and taking inspiration from your teammates as you unlock value in everything you do. You’ll be joining a professional community of experts, who have got your back and will support you, every step of the way.

Why you should Consider Capgemini Engineering

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.