Our client, a leading entity in the Defence and Security sector, is seeking a Project Professional Delivery Specialist for a contract role based in Ridsdale. This position is critical for conceiving and delivering a range of small but vital projects within the organisation, interfacing with both Engineering and Operations teams to ensure project milestones are met to cost and quality targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivery of defined work packages and tasks to cost, schedule, and quality targets
Monitoring and reporting project/programme performance for schedule, technical, financial, and quality objectives
Leading problem-solving sessions to proactively overcome project issues
Establishing and maintaining customer/supplier relationships through regular communications and managing expectations
Taking responsibility for achieving customer satisfaction
Proactively managing risks and opportunities to benefit the work packages and tasks
Ensuring that work packages and tasks adhere to the Operational Framework and LCM Mandates
Supporting the creation of proposals for follow-on tasks/work packages
Job Requirements:
Degree-level qualification (engineering discipline preferred) or comparable experience
Project Management experience, ideally within a comparable industry (Defence)
Formal training in Project Management, with knowledge of scheduling, cost management, and risk software tools (e.g. MS Project & Predict!)
Experience with SAP is preferred
Experience of working in a safety-critical manufacturing environment is an advantage
Willingness to undertake occasional travel to other sites, both in the UK and overseas, depending on the project requirements
Desirable Skills:
PRINCE2 qualifications
Programme management qualifications
Position Details:
Location: Ridsdale (Hexham, NE48 2EZ)
Working Arrangements: 2 days on-site
Contract Duration: 6 months
If you are an experienced Project Professional with a background in Defence & Security, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Ridsdale and make a significant impact on vital projects
