Project Manager

Rohde & Schwarz; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology group is seeking a Project Manager to deliver high-value defence programmes. The successful candidate will manage customer relationships and ensure project milestones are met within budget. Essential qualifications include a project management certification and excellent communication skills. This remote position involves travel to Glasgow and Fleet. Join to contribute to innovative solutions for complex issues and make a difference in technology and security.

Qualifications

• A bright and inquisitive mind to challenge the status quo.
• Ability to work with customers to develop solutions for complex problems.
• Proven track record in delivering high-value defence programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programmes on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Manage customer and supplier relationships proactively.
• Conduct regular project performance reviews.

Skills

Programme Management

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Association of Project Management Practitioner Qualification or similar

Tools

MS Project

Job description

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Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology group striving for a safer and connected world. With its Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity Divisions, the company creates tomorrow's innovations today. The company's leading-edge products and solutions empower industrial, regulatory and military customers to attain technological and digital sovereignty.

Your tasks

• Deliver programmes on time, on budget and to specification ensuring programmes are correctly planned, resourced and executed.
• Ensure that comprehensive plans and technical documentation are produced that enable the planned delivery of milestones whilst interfacing with the customers schedule
• Manage customer & supplier relationships maintaining a proactive 'no surprises' approach
• Proactive stakeholder management within Rohde & Schwarz to effectively manage internal dependencies / deliverables
• Creating and managing the programme budget.
• Management and communication of programme risk.
• Project Management & Resource planning. (MS Project)
• Contract Management incl Change Management
• Conduct regular project performance reviews to demonstrate project performance in a clear and concise manner
• Ensure alignment of 3rd party sub-system elements, coordinating activities appropriately
• Responsible for the delivery of schedule, cost & risk elements for bids and proposals
• Collaborate with GER HQ-/ UK- Sales, the customer and Engineering teams to support system and product development roadmaps, ensuring UK interests are represented appropriately

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Your qualifications

• Essential
• A bright and inquisitive mind, who wishes to challenge the status quo, and propose new and novel solutions in order to make a difference
• The ability to work with customers to develop great solutions to their complex problems
• Programme Management skills and proven track records of delivery complex high value defence programmes.
• Association of Project Management Practioner Qualification or similar project management certification.
• Excellent general written and verbal communications skills
• Must be capable of gaining National Security Vetting - SC clearance.
• Desirable
• Must be capable of gaining National Security Vetting - DV clearance.
• Technical Background
• Travel
• This would be a remote position with the following travel expectations;
• Glasgow for 3 day visit, 2 weeks per month
• Fleet for 2 day visit once per month for first 6 months, thereafter 2 day visit every other month.
• Munich for 2 day visit every other month.

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Ideally, you should apply online with the reference number. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your recruiting contact via LinkedIn.

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with and without disabilities. We offer an inclusive work environment where all individuals can develop their skills and talents regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, worldview, age, sexual orientation, identity, and other characteristics.