Project Manager - Airworthiness/C4ISR

I am looking to hire a Project Manager for one of my public sector client.

Please read the below job specification:

SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: SC must be held when starting post

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To interpret and deliver the required output through a common understanding of the customer need and desired outcome; to act as the prime point of contact for the customer and client in matters pertaining to the project.

To ensure that the planned benefit or output, in terms of time, cost and quality, is delivered with the minimum acceptable risk to Client.

To lead delivery of the project (from bidding, throughout execution, to closure) through planning, integration and implementation of an agreed set of objectives and aims; to apply the Management System as required.

To manage/mitigate the identified project risks (encompassing Technical, Financial, Commercial, Health and Safety, Environmental, Security aspects) to client.

To ensure the appropriate capabilities (manpower and facilities) are employed in the execution of the project; to be responsible for agreeing and leading on project change to meet the agreed output and internal project requirements, including tasking and aligning the project team including suppliers etc.

To utilise appropriate tools and techniques to plan, monitor and report progress, deliver output, and effect payment for work done.

To establish, maintain and control project documentation necessary for the management of the project, from bidding throughout execution, to closure, allowing for issues to be raised, reviews undertaken and lessons learned to be promulgated in a timely manner; to initiate corrective action and exception reporting to aid effective delivery.

To interface with DPMs and Programme Leaders to ensure that all pertinent projects are consistent with integrated programmes of work to meet high level customer objectives.

To act as Officer Accountable for the assigned project budget after the plan has been approved

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL:

- Previous experience as Project Manager and familiarity with the client PM processes;
- Proven experience of delivery to cost and quality;
- In depth knowledge of C4ISR project delivery in particular the nuances of software systems dependability projects;
- Experience of managing large EMR contracts and the support of client Technical Partners. Desirable:
- Knowledge of airworthiness or air platforms

DESIRABLE: Membership of appropriate professional bodies such as APM, or Prince 2 practitioner for internal projects.