Manufacturing Project Manager

Certain Advantage • Bolton, Greater Manchester, GB • £33 / hour • 1d ago

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract.

The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator. A Defence or Aerospace background would be a nice to have.

Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager
Rate: £35.00 per hour
Location: Bolton
Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based onsite
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

Manufacturing Project Manager Job Description:

Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence. Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance.

Ownership of Manufacturing Work Packages from a cost, schedule and quality perspective
• Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
• Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing.
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
• Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries.
• Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business.

Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

• Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
• A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
• Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
• Experience in the application of Project Management skills in a relevant business environment.

Good command of Microsoft packages including Excel and PowerPoint

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