Project Officer

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Project Officeron an initial 12 month contract.
This role would suit a candidate who comes from a Project Officer, Project Manager or Project Engineer background ideally with some experience of working within the Defence or Aerospace industry. Previous SAP or Primavera (P6) would be great.

• Experienced Project Officer / Coordinator / Support
• Good analytical skills.
• SAP materials management system.
• Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential.
• Certification in Project Management, would be an advantage.
• At least 3 years of project support experience, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Supporting the Project Manager's and Project Team's in the co-ordination, planning and control of projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project and Visio.

Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter)
Hourly Rate: £30.00ph (Umbrella)

Project OfficerJob Description:

This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life-cycles and in accordance with established MBDA project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment. The Project Officer support the Heads of Manufacturing and Production Project Managers across multiple projects and sites as required, providing delivery of the following:
* Maintenance and regular reporting of project Key Performance Indicators.
* Act as an interface within Manufacturing to help ensure programme delivery, quality and cost.
* Provide, understand and present information at internal reviews and meetings.
* Assist the team with Risk and Opportunity management.
* Assist in the compilation of Manufacturing estimates and Cost at Completions.
* Assist in the compilation and analysis of workload forecast.
* Compilation and maintenance of project programmes and schedules.
* Maintain and improve the interface with internal customers and external departments.
Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)
* Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise as well as manage day-to-day tactical decisions.
* A clear, strong and effective communicator.
* Numerate and confident with basic mathematics
* Knowledgeable and experienced in the basic application of Project Management skills at an assistant level.
* Computer literacy - basic skills required in MS Word, spread sheets, presentations and planning tools. Experience with SAP materials management system and Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential.