Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion

ZipRecruiter; Kidderminster; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Kidderminster seeks a Project Manager for Rocket Propulsion. You will oversee project direction and management, ensuring alignment with business strategies. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience, with skills in project management and customer relationships. The role offers a salary between £36,000 - £52,000 with excellent benefits and eligibility for hybrid working after probation.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project management of production or technology projects.
• Sound financial understanding.
• Recognised Project Management qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for direction, coordination, and completion of projects.
• Manage, monitor, and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Develop effective relationships with customers.

Skills

Planning and managing projects

Commercial and financial understanding

Project Management software tools

Effective communication with customers

Multi-disciplined team collaboration

Effective risk management

Education

Degree or industry-related qualification

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Description

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion

• The , maintenance and delivery of project plans in support of bids for new business.
• The definition, 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 - Project Manager - Rocket Propulsion

• 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.)