Project Manager

The project manager is responsible for the delivery of projects on time, within budget and in line with the stakeholder requirements and scope while building and maintaining excellent customer relationships. Reporting to the Head of Programmes you will support the positive outcomes of projects from bid, initial requirements capture/ scoping to project delivery and close out. Responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of allocated programmes and managing off-track items.,

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects


• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time within scope and budget and required quality levels


• Developing project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility


• Ensure resource availability and allocation


• Develop detailed project plans and track/monitor/report progress


• Responsible to coordinate commercial and technical issues and requirements with the customer.


• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs


• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques


• Responsible to integrate functional teams to align execution including design and manufacturing, operations, procurement etc


• Actively execute Risk, Issue and Opportunity Management to control and mitigate the risk exposure and take advantage of opportunities.


• Responsible for undertaking any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the program.


• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation


• Provide bid/ proposal support/leadership as required


• Contribute to the improvement of company/project processes/procedures


• Perform other related duties as required
  
  Formal PM qualification (e.g. APMP, PMQ, PMP or Prince 2).


• Educated to first degree level in a numerate discipline.


• A STEM qualification is desirable.


Skills Required

Essential

• Experience within aerospace, defence or safety critical systems and exposure to both civil and defence contracts


• Experience in managing relationships with clients and stakeholders


• Ability to coordinate internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of projects


• Risk Management


• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget


• Proficiency in spoken and written English


• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Project


• To be competent in the use of industry standard project control systems


• Experience of Bid/Proposal support


• Ability to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation


Desirable

• Understanding of grant framework


• General interest in aviation, Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK


• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel


• Excellent communicator


• Excellent problem solving ability


• Ability to work well in a team


• Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated


• Ability to hold Security Clearance - 10 years residence in the UK
  
  At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at the forefront of UAS development in the UK.
  
  Teamwork


• Commitment


• Initiative


• Creativity


• Agility


• Integrity


• Enjoyment


Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly, and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)


• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way.


• Pension Scheme via Royal London


• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)


• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)


• Private Health Insurance via Vitality


• Private Dental insurance via Bupa


• Enhanced Maternity and paternity


• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year.


• 1 paid volunteering day per year


• Access to an independent financial advisor year round


• Training & development opportunities