project manager Peterborough, England
Job description
At Park Air Systems, a leading global organisation based just outside Peterborough, which has recently been awarded PLATINUM Level in Investors in People Accreditation (only 2% of organisations achieve platinum), we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager who will be solely responsible for the performance of the projects assigned to them from bidding, award and delivery, through to project closure.
You will be organised, decisive, ready to challenge and naturally motivated. You will possess good analytical skills along with excellent interpersonal and negotiating abilities. Being an effective communicator to ensure a high level of customer service is provided to all stakeholders.
You will ideally possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a project management discipline, preferably in an international arena. It is essential that you possess demonstrable expertise in the delivery of a number of projects simultaneously, and the creation of MS Project to manage both schedule and cost.
Your key responsibilities and duties within the role of Project Manager will consist of being accountable for the end to end project delivery lifecycle in the following areas:
When assigned to a Bid Team:
· Responsibility for for review and extraction of requirements from ITT/RFQ/RFP to support the bid.
· Provide inputs into the proposal, in line with the required documentation typically, these are the PMP, Statement of Work, and Compliance Matrices.
· Accountability for the collection and collation of all internal and external costs for the project.
When assigned as Project Manager for a particular contract:
· Accountability for the successful delivery of projects meeting all requirements both on budget, and to schedule, whilst supporting the technical specification/requirements.
· Providing predictability and consistency in project performance, revenue and cash milestone delivery.
· Conduct proactive risk management through the project lifecycle.
· Review contract documentation and resolve any issues and/or ambiguities.
Who we’re looking for:
Along with the skills and abilities listed earlier, the following additional attributes we are looking for from the Project Manager will include:
· Comprehensive understanding of contractual terms and conditions.
· Experience working with all levels of engineering and technical staff.
· Ability to work on own initiative in cross-department and a global environment.
· Demonstrable experience of proposal work on high value, with complex deliverables.
· Possess an organised approach enabling the timely delivery of competing priorities.
· In-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines.
· Ability to identify, capture and mitigate risks.
· Highly self-motivated, positive and flexible
In return you will be joining an organisation that is considered World class, especially in its investment in people being one in 300 companies Worldwide that has achieved PLATINUM status accreditation. As well as receiving a competitive salary, you will also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements including hybrid/remote working. Our core benefits include 25 days annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance at 4 x salary and free parking, along with a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today.
Park Air Systems is a global leader in the supply of Air Traffic Control communications solutions typically exporting to 80 countries a year. This highly dynamic international company, part of the global Northrop Grumman Corporation, designs and manufactures a range of high technology communication equipment. For further Company information visit: http://www.northropgrummaninternational.com and Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems: Life | LinkedIn
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
