The UK's trusted Ministry of Defence partner, MBDA, are looking for an experienced IS ES & Support Project Lead responsible for supporting live applications and the delivery of projects.
The IS ES & Support Project Lead tasks include performing projects to implement new software on-premises or in the cloud, extending the scope of existing software or upgrading the version of the software. The Enterprise Services & Support domain aims to deliver solutions that support the business.
What you'll get to do as an IS ES & Support Project Lead:
Additional commitments: delivering software solutions that support the HR, Facilities, and IM directorates.
IS and Enterprise Services perform studies on new solutions to improve and facilitate MBDA business activities to maintain today's needs for transversal collaboration tools, efficient online and virtual applications and meet the demands of remote working, bringing teams together to work effectively.
- Budget control and financial activities
- Risk and Issue management
- Project reporting and communications
- Requirements gathering.
- Stakeholder management to engage, support and provide advice and guidance to internal customers.
- Coordination and management with other internal departments and suppliers to deliver solutions.
- Managing and coordinating project kick-off and weekly project management meetings.
- Carry out internal Security and GDPR processes for new solutions.
- Ensure IS make cost-effective decision utilising existing solutions or assessing new technologies.
What we're looking for:
- Experience in managing IT projects either as a project manager or project support role.
- Experience in implementing software solutions
- Good communication and motivational skills
- Negotiating and influencing skills
- You must be a UK national or citizen to be eligible for the role and resided in the U.K. for at least five years (SC processing requirement)
More about the role:
MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.
This role is based at MBDA's headquarters in Stevenage which plays a key part in missiles operations. The site also offers excellent transportation links and boasts an onsite gym and coffee shop. Training and development are offered to all employees.
Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
