Project Manager - Defence (Contract role)

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a defence project in Milton Keynes. This contract role offers flexibility, with options for part-time or full-time work. Candidates must have extensive experience in project management and preferably in the defence sector, with strong skills in product testing and independent work. The position is a mix of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to work independently and engage with engineering teams.
• Experience in defence project management is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large new defence project.
• Assist in the project launch meeting strict deadlines.
• Liaise with test facilities for product testing and validation.

Skills

Project management

Defence sector experience

Product testing

Independent work

Effective communication

Job description

Job Description

Contract opportunity for an experienced technical project manager with experience in the defence sector. This role is expected to last 9 to 12 months, with reviews every 3 months. You will be responsible for managing a large new defence project and assisting the business in launching this project.

This is a new customer for our client, with a strict deadline for project delivery. You need to be able to start on short notice and hit the ground running. Testing and validation of the product will be significant in initiating this project; experience in product testing and liaising with test facilities will be highly beneficial. The ideal candidate should be self-sufficient, able to work independently, and engage effectively with engineering teams to ensure the project remains on schedule and within budget.

The candidate must have extensive experience managing projects from inception to completion. The role offers flexibility, considering part-time (3 days a week) or full-time options. The position is based in Milton Keynes with a 50/50 split between in-office and remote work.

It is crucial that you have experience managing defence projects. Involvement with aerospace projects is also desirable but secondary to defence experience.

Experience in engineering or manufacturing environments is beneficial, though not mandatory. If interested, please click to apply, and Graeme Marks will contact you with more information.