Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler; England; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organization is seeking a Project Manager in Kidderminster. This role involves managing projects related to rocket propulsion and ensuring alignment with company strategies. The ideal candidate has a degree, strong project management skills, and experience in the defence industry. Competitive salary of £36,000 - £52,000 plus excellent benefits available with hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, managing, and delivering production, development, or technology projects.
• Demonstrated risk management experience.
• Ability to work and communicate with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Generate, maintain, and deliver project plans for new business bids.
• Define and execute project plans for contracted work.
• Manage cross-functional team members and project reporting.

Skills

Planning and managing projects

Commercial and financial understanding

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Effective risk management

Education

Degree or industry related qualification

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion — Kidderminster, Worcestershire (eligible for Hybrid Working after successful probation). £36,000 - £52,000 + excellent bens.

A truly unique opportunity to join a world leading Rocket Propulsion Technology organisation! We develop and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in Defence & Security. A vacancy has arisen for a Project Manager to be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects of work ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and business targets.

Responsibilities

• The generation, maintenance and delivery of project plans in support of bids for new business.
• The definition, generation and execution of project plans for contracted work according to business needs. Scope could include development, production or research projects.
• Improving project value and project margin through the proactive management of project risks.
• Project reporting both internally and to customers.
• Management, monitoring and motivation of cross-functional team members assigned to the project(s).
• Working closely with the customer to understand the business requirements for the project, developing effective working relationships and ongoing management processes for the project.
• Approval and/or authorisation of documents as defined in Approved Signatory or Delegated Authorities List.

Essential Experience & Background

• Previous knowledge of planning, managing and delivering production, development or technology projects
• A sound commercial and financial understanding
• Knowledge and experience of Project Management software tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project
• Good customer skills and an ability to work and communicate with people at all levels in the organisation.
• Ability to work in/with a multi-disciplined team.
• Effective risk management (demonstrated experience of effective risk mitigation is more important than knowledge of a particular process).
• Degree / industry related qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable Experience

• Experience and up to date knowledge of the defence industry
• Experience of developmental activities where project parameters can be subject to change
• Experience in or experience in managing projects within an engineering focused environment.
• Recognised Project Management qualification/accreditation is desirable (e.g. APM Membership or qualifications, PRINCE2, etc.)