Job Scope

The Project Manager is required to control customer-funded and PV development/ production programmes within HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited. It is also expected for Project Managers to take the lead on large bids ensuring the bid is delivered on time and with appropriate management sign off and then take responsibility for all aspects of the programme A close liaison with Sales, Commercial, Legal & Compliance, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Customer Services, Quality and Accounting departments within the Company will be required.

The Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Programme Management of Projects/Programmes allocated by Senior Programme & Bid Manager
• Managing the schedule and resources required for project and bid delivery
• Direct liaison with customers to ensure all contractual obligations are met.
• Identification and management of risk in project execution and implementation of measures to mitigate these.
• Liaison with all other departments within HENSOLDT UK, and sub-contractors, to ensure efficient development and production of equipment to customers’ requirements and delivery to agreed timescales.
• Reporting of general progress and financial status of programmes managed on a monthly basis to Senior leadership
• Export compliance for equipment being delivered in accordance with appropriate guidelines
• Support with governance and continuous improvement.

Job Functions

• Manage the planning and execution of projects and bids, liaising with customers and internal stakeholders as necessary
• Assist Sales and Marketing in the preparation and where required, the management of bids for programmes requiring customer funded development work.
• Manage sub-contractors regarding their contractual obligations in projects execution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior management, clients, and other stakeholders regarding project status and performance.
• Estimate costs and prepare schedules for inclusion in bids.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and other departments.
• Monitor project progress against plan and spend against budget. Maintain an up to date forecast of costs to complete.
• Take corrective action to prevent overrun and overspend.
• Communicate programme details and initiate programme activity by departments throughout HENSOLDT UK
• Coordinate arrangements for Factory Acceptance Test of deliverable equipment.
• Coordinate arrangements for despatch/ delivery of equipment.
• Coordinate arrangements for installation, commissioning and trials of equipment if required by contract.
• Attend weekly Production/ Purchasing/ Shipping reviews to agree actions and maximise timely output.
• Travel within the UK and overseas may be required and is considered an occasional feature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice.
• Any other tasks associated with this role

Requirements

• A good knowledge of Project Manager techniques and processes
• Risk mitigation
• Good communication skills essential. 
• Customer focussing
• Willingness to occasionally travel to visit Customer sites in the UK or overseas
• Programme scheduling
• Report writing
• Presentations to senior Management
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
• Financially and commercially aware
• Knowledge of Lifecycle Management
• Negotiation skills
• Self-motivated individual able to work alone
• Knowledge of Military/ Naval contracts and processes

Qualifications

• HND or degree level within Project management or equivalent experience.
• APM qualified would be advantageous

Experience Required for the Role

• HND or degree level within Project management or equivalent experience.
• APM qualified would be advantageous.
• 5 years practical experience within a Project Management environment
• Experience in an Engineering development environment.
• Software development Project Management experience is highly desirable.
• Experience of running Projects from conception, through implementation to closure
• Ability to manage and record budgets/spend and provide forecast information
• Sound customer care skills

Personal Characteristics

• Confident forward-thinking can-do attitude with the ability to be flexible and pragmatic

Employee Compliance

• The job holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable operational instruction or procedures relating to Company policies, reporting and controls. Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides a duty on every employee, while at work, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• It also places a duty on employees to cooperate with their employer so far as is necessary to enable their duties to be complied with including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Failure to comply with this duty may result in the Company invoking the disciplinary procedure.

About HENSOLDT UK

HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited, is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of maritime navigation and surveillance radar systems. HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited employs over 170 employees and are headquartered in Enfield, North London. The company sets the international standard in solid state radar sensor technology with SharpEye and its market leading navigation and tactical radar display systems.

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