Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion

CBS Butler; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization in Kidderminster is seeking a Project Manager for their rocket propulsion projects. The role involves planning and executing projects, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have a background in project management, strong customer skills, and experience with project management tools. Competitive salary range of £36,000 - £52,000 plus excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in managing production or technology projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work in/with a multi-disciplined team.
• Experience in effective risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Generate, maintain, and deliver project plans for bids.
• Define and execute project plans based on business needs.
• Manage cross-functional teams assigned to projects.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial and financial understanding

Customer relationship management

Risk management

Education

Degree/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 Benefits.

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.

Qualifications

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 (eg APM Membership or qualifications, PRINCE2, etc.)