Pay rate up to £22.48 per hour PAYE and up to £30 per hour through an Umbrella company.

An experienced Manufacturing Project Manager is required to work on a contract assignment for 6-12 months, with the possibility of a further extension supporting our prestigious Defence client based at their site in Stevenage.

Overview of your role and the department you will be assigned to:

Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence.

Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing.
Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries.
Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business.

You will have the following skills and experience to carry out your duties:

Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
Experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment.
ESD training Medical requirements

Due to the nature of the work our client is involved with, suitable candidates will already be SC cleared or eligible to gain this level of clearance.

The role is based in Stevenage which offers excellent transport links, is in close proximity to London Stansted Airport and is commutable from Hitchen, Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Hertford, Bishop's Stortford, Hoddesdon and Harlow.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.