project manager Bristol, England
Job description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing delivers innovative platforms, technology, services and capabilities to bring the best value to the Ministry of Defence and UK national security services.
Employing more than 1,800 people, Boeing Defence UK provides long-term support for more than 120 Boeing Chinook, Apache, Poseidon and C-17 aircraft provide battle-winning, life-saving capability to the UK armed forces and helps train the crews that fly and operate them. Heavy modification work on the Wedgetail in Birmingham is also underway.
Utilising our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach, Boeing Defence UK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defence and security challenges.
From critically important Logistics Information Services, to next generation in-flight digital tools, to aircraft and operational modelling and simulation methodology, we are ready to build upon these achievements and meet the needs of the UK, further combining our British roots and expertise with the unmatched breadth and depth of Boeing.
We have a number of exciting Project Manager roles, supporting various contracts including the MoD Information Services program. We are looking for individuals with strong leadership skills, and ability to gain sound customer knowledge to create an environment of performing better-than planned.
Previous or current experience of working with the MOD supply chain programmes is desired but relevant experience with other Government Departments will be considered.
These are full-time role with hybrid working options, and can be based out of our Bristol or Milton Keynes sites.
This fast-paced and dynamic environment means that it is highly unlikely that any two days will be the same. While working in such agile settings, your wellbeing is very important to us; we strive for a healthy work-life balance with a supportive culture which fosters collaboration, innovation and first-time quality. As a BDUK employee, you will have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements, incentive programmes and access to a range of resources and tools to support your growth and wellbeing.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for developing project plans and Contract deliverables, directs all project phases and acts as primary customer contact
- Leads others and direct all phases of projects or subsystems of major projects from inception through completion
- Coordinates the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project and team, finance, planning, scheduling and line management
- Uses trend, earned value and variance analyses and risk assessments to develop plans or to recommend change
- Uses Boeing Programme Management Best Practices (PMBP) to develop robust operating and reporting rhythm
- Acts as primary project contact to establish key stakeholder requirements and project objectives
- Manages via project deliverables, all technical and functional staff assigned to the project
- Transitions projects to the MOD Customer for on-going support
- Performs project close-out and documents lessons learned
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
- Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
- Identify and manage project dependencies and the associated critical path(s)
- Plan, schedule and manage project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
- Track and report project status relative to the approved business case and scope, with transparency and insight
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
- Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results and investigate problem areas
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans
Preferred Education & Experience:
Experience of managing complex projects/programmes in the Defence or Government Sector
Extensive Project Management experience ideally holding a recognised Project Management accreditation; P3O, PRINCE 2, PMI/PMP or APMP
Highly competent in using MS Project & the MS Office products in general
Experience using a RIO tracking and reporting tool.
The individual must be enthusiastic and hands on in their approach and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
They must be comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels within the organization including level and be confident representing BDUK to external clients and partners
What Boeing offers you!
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer for this role:
Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
Pension Plan with 10% employer contribution
Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
6x annual salary life insurance
Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Excellent Parental Leave benefits
Work Authorisation: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll
Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance
Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.
