Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance, and as a minimum be living in the UK for 5 years. Working: The role is office/hybrid based with occasional travel to other company sites in the UK. Office site presence, anticipated 2/3 days onsite, depending on project needs. Key Responsibilities:
Accountable for the quality and integrity of project plans and schedule analysis in terms of time, cost and resources. Compile reports to ensure project manager and team has up to date and accurate information. Verify the maintenance and accuracy of project plans, ensuring that they reflect the project objectives, are updated in a timely manner and communicated at all relevant levels. Track project performance to ensure project data accuracy on a weekly and monthly basis. Work with cross functional teams to support the planning process. Manage and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders. Effective resource planning, determining the project requirements and planning for these accordingly including proactive management and resolution of resourcing issues and conflicts. Planning and project control processes through regular project control reviews. Application and reporting of EVM & CPA. Understanding Risk and Opportunity management and maintenance. The implementation of best practice tools and processes to drive planning improvements. Support bids and proposal planning. Experience needed:
Preferably degree qualified or suitable relevant qualification (APM certification). Full understanding and experience of the APM Body of Knowledge. Proven experience in project planning, preferably within the aerospace and defence industry. Understanding of Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS - Product Breakdown Structure). Advanced IT skills and proficient in the use of MSP and or equivalent planning tools Primavera P6. Working experience of Lifecycle Management (LCM). Proven track record in EVM, CPA, and QSRA. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional collaborations. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in aerospace and defence. Experience in the following would be desirable:
Preferably a full member of the APM. Experience within the Defence and Aerospace Sector is desirable. Company overview:
Want to work for a successful business, who develop advanced specialist systems to deliver warfighting edge in the modern maritime and underwater battlespace? The company has a number of awards, most recently being named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme! For full information, please get in touch.
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