Senior Project Manager

Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their rapidly expanding business and become an integral part of their team. The Senior Project Manager's goal will be to support the Product & Engineering team, ensuring that all tasks and projects are achieved in a timely and efficient manner and to the required standard.

Responsibilities of a Senior Project Manager

• Ensure clear task prioritisation through the use of agile project management systems and regular team meetings.
• Liaise with team members, management and customers to ensure projects are completed to the required standard.
• Work with the Product & Engineering team to identify and communicate risks, ensuring contingency plans are in place.
• Develop project requirements and work schedules, monitor progress and ensure timely project completion and delivery.
• Facilitate communication between multidisciplinary engineering teams to support effective collaboration and problem-solving.
• Line manage Product & Engineering team leads, motivating staff and supporting effective teamwork.
• Write progress reports and deliver presentations to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication and handover of completed development work to the production department.

Key competencies of a Senior Project Manager

• Managing multidisciplinary teams (direct & indirect).
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Process improvement.
• Complex project delivery.
• Agile project management and iterative product development.
• Project management and administrative software (Jira, YouTrack).
• Risk management.
• Budgeting and financial management.
• Background in engineering (Electronic/Mechanical/Software).
• Dealing with high-profile customers/clients.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, work independently and remain calm under pressure.
• Background in aviation, UAV or the defence industry would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company and personal bonus scheme + more

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