Project Officer - Manufacturing

Click Recruiting; Farnworth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence organisation is looking for a Project Officer to join their team in Bolton. This hybrid position involves maintaining project Key Performance Indicators, interfacing within manufacturing to ensure program delivery, and assisting with risk management. Candidates should have strong communication skills and basic project management experience, alongside being numerate. The role requires a proactive approach and involves some travel between sites. This position is offered under an umbrella contract and is Inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management skills at an assistant level.
• Clear communication abilities in both verbal and written formats.
• Basic mathematical skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project Key Performance Indicators.
• Act as an interface for program delivery, quality, and cost.
• Assist in Risk and Opportunity management.
• Compile and analyze project schedules.
• Maintain communication with internal and external departments.

Skills

Pro-active and tenacious attitude

Effective communication

Numerate and confident in mathematics

Basic Project Management skills

Computer literacy in MS Word and spreadsheets

Tools

SAP materials management system

Primavera 6 planning tool

Job description

Project Officer Manufacturing • Bolton, Greater Manchester

We are recruiting for a Project Officer for a leading Defence organisation based in Bolton. This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week on site, 2 days WFH, with occasional travel to other sites within the company. Ideally you will have current SC Clearance, if not you must be eligible to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and regular reporting of project Key Performance Indicators.
• Act as an interface within Manufacturing to help ensure programme delivery, quality and cost.
• Provide, understand and present information at internal reviews and meetings.
• Assist the team with Risk and Opportunity management.
• Assist in the compilation of Manufacturing estimates and Cost at Completions.
• Assist in the compilation and analysis of workload forecast.
• Compilation and maintenance of project programmes and schedules.
• Maintain and improve the interface with internal customers and external departments.
• Some travel between sites will be required.

Role requirements

• Enthusiastic, pro‑active and tenacious individual who can prioritise as well as manage day‑to‑day tactical decisions.
• A clear, strong and effective communicator.
• Numerate and confident with basic mathematics.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in the basic application of Project Management skills at an assistant level.
• Computer literacy - basic but proven skills required in MS Word, spreadsheets, presentations and planning tools. Experience with SAP materials management system / alternative Materials Management system. Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential. Other PM tools would be acceptable.
• Local, job specific training will be provided as appropriate.

This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35.