Project Manager

Holt Executive is supporting a global leader that designs and manufactures high-performance components and subsystems and develops groundbreaking technology for space exploration.
Our client is seeking a Project Manager to join their dynamic team. You'll play a key role in enhancing their project management processes, managing strategic R&D initiatives, and leading the successful delivery of customer-funded projects.
Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager:

• Implement and enforce best practices by ensuring the team consistently uses effective project management techniques.
• Motivate and mentor the team to achieve project goals, helping junior members develop their skills.
• Foster open communication and forge strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure clear alignment and successful project execution.
• Create detailed project plans in Microsoft Project and publish into the MS Project Server system.
• Define and hold timely Phase Gate Reviews to ensure projects stay on track.
• Collaborate with the customer to clearly define, document, and manage project scope throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies early on, and find solutions before they escalate.
• Partner with the Finance Team to establish budgets, monitor spending, and analyse data like estimated costs to completion and potential risk impacts.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards for clear communication of project status to senior leadership.
• Work with Business Development, Engineering, and Program Directors to develop technical and commercial solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Actively contribute to improving and refining project management processes for the team's benefit.

Key Skills and Experience for the Project Manager:

• Experience of managing projects through all or part of the lifecycle from bid to production, with an emphasis on production.
• Demonstrable experience of energising teams to meet critical timescales and deliver projects.
• Ability to manage customer expectations and avoid unwanted scope creep.
• Good understanding of risk management and how this is used to manage a project.
• Persuasive and clear communication skills across all levels of the business.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Sound judgement - understanding when to own and brief and when to escalate.
• Proficiency in the use and understanding of Project Management/resource tools such as MS Project and MS Project Server or other enterprise project management tool.
• A working knowledge of SAP would be beneficial.
• Qualification in project management methodologies desirable.

If your skills and experience match this Project Manager opportunity, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV to (url removed)