Technical Project Manager

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Bristol seeks a Technical Project Manager to oversee complex IT projects. The role involves managing multiple stakeholders and ensuring project quality, schedule, and cost are maintained. Candidates should be experienced in project management methodologies and possess a strong technical background, including knowledge of Microsoft technologies and cloud services. The position supports hybrid working arrangements and offers a competitive salary.

Benefits

Company bonus up to 21% of base salary

Pension contribution of up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Qualified in project management methodologies such as Prince 2 and AGILE.
• Able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft technologies and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Drive the definition and delivery of complex IT projects.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to achieve project goals.
• Manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management methodologies (Prince 2, AGILE)

Stakeholder management

Technical documentation

Analytical skills

Microsoft technologies

Cloud services (Microsoft Azure)

Scripting technologies (Powershell)

Education

Project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows Server

Active Directory

Job description

Overview

Location: Bristol

A fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team as a Technical Project Manager, ensuring that MBDA can continue to drive forwards with the latest technologies.

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Varying number of days per week on-site dependent upon workload classification

Security Clearance: UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo the HMG Security Check process (SC), which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Please note that DV clearance may be required for this role.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity in a fast moving, unique, multi-national function developing and leading complex I.T. projects and solutions. The successful candidate will be driving forward the definition & delivery of national & multi-national activities, collaborating with our Customers and Suppliers to the mutual benefit of all. We are looking for someone with a sound technical background to run multiple projects at once, acting as the pivotal point of contact from a technical and governance perspective. The projects will vary in size and technical complexity.

What we're looking for from you:

• Project Management Qualities:
• Qualified and experienced in Project management methodologies such as Prince 2, AGILE. A working knowledge of ITIL would be an advantage
• Able to demonstrate the ability to run multiple projects simultaneously
• The ability to manage numerous stakeholders of varying seniority, familiarity with standard reporting processes to keep management abreast of project status
• Successfully lead a project team, from inception (Business Requirements) to completion (Acceptance Into Service / Lessons learnt) and at all times keeping to schedule, quality and cost
• Identify the management of risks, issues, problems and their mitigations & remediation throughout the life cycle of the project
• Be able to work in National and International teams, have understanding of cultural difference and their impact on Business, solutions and projects

• Technical Skills:
• Excellent working knowledge of building, deploying, and Microsoft technologies including but not limited to: Windows Client, Microsoft Office, Windows Server & Active Directory
• Good understanding of Cloud Services such as Microsoft Azure (or equivalent) & integration into on premise solutions
• Experience with managing applying patches, updates and security controls to maintain a secure environment and system integrity
• Familiar with deployment strategies such as big-bang, deployment rings, canary
• Strong analytical skills, applying a methodical data-driven approach
• Understanding of best practices working in a high security, multiple network environment typical in the defence industry
• Knowledge of Powershell or other scripting technologies and tools in order to automate routine tasks
• Able to produce and maintain technical documentation, including roadmaps, to a high standard

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