Project Manager

What will you be doing?

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering projects of moderate complexity. The role independently manages projects throughout the project lifecycle and acts as the primary point of contact for customers, sponsors and stakeholders. The Project Manager provides leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and supports the development of Associate & Assistant Project Managers

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and control of high-complexity projects throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with company governance processes.
• Independently manage projects within agreed scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk parameters.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, delivery plans and project controls.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting activities.
• Establish and maintain project baselines, forecasts and performance reporting measures.
• Identify, assess, monitor and escalade project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, implementing appropriate mitigation and resolution actions.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards and governance packs.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders, managing communication activities and stakeholder expectations.
• Act as the primary customer contact throughout project delivery.
• Lead project teams and coordinate resources to ensure delivery objectives are achieved.
• Manage project change control activities and ensure impacts are assessed, communicated and controlled appropriately.
• Manage third-party suppliers and subcontractors to ensure contractual, quality, cost and schedule commitments are achieved.
• Support major bid and proposal activities through the provision of schedule, cost, risk and delivery information.
• Facilitate project assurance reviews, governance reviews and delivery health checks.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained in accordance with company processes.
• Contribute to lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support Assistant Project Managers and Associate Project Managers through coaching, guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure project data, reporting and documentation remain accurate, current and audit-ready.
• Proven experience delivering projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder relationships.
• Experience working within formal project governance and reporting frameworks.
• Ability to analyse project information, identify trends and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Confluence or equivalent platforms.
• Experience within defence, engineering, manufacturing or technology environments desirable.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.
• This is an office-based position and will require the successful candidate to meet the criteria for UK Security Clearance.

Benefits and Culture

Our culture is supportive and collaborative. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team where we share our ideas and innovation is strongly encouraged. We are looking for someone with genuine passion for the job and a “can-do” attitude.

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• A generous pension plan, company match up to 9%.
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual pay reviews (discretional)
• A personal approach to training and development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Flexible core working hours.
• Open plan, modern office environment
• Onsite subsidized café

Enjoy working as part of a global organisation with teams in Whiteley, Hampshire; USA; Denmark, Singapore; Dubai and Australia.

DTC | A Codan Company is committed to promoting a culture that supports personal development and embraces a diverse mix of employees throughout all levels of the organisation.