Manufacturing Project Manager

Opportunity for contract extension or made permanent.

In IR35 £22.32 - £33/Per Hour (PAYE & Umbrella available)

37 hours; FT Onsite

MBDA, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Project Manager to aid the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team. The chosen candidate will be responsible for defining, planning, directing, and executing manufacturing projects/contracts at the Bolton site, ensuring they meet the predetermined targets.

The Manufacturing Project Manager role requires developing effective strategies for cost control and schedule adherence. The ideal candidate should possess prior knowledge and experience to manage stakeholder interfaces, including internal customers, and accurately report project progress across all aspects of performance. This role is crucial for successful project management.

What we're looking for:

• Skilled Project Manager with a successful history of completing fixed-cost programs of substantial value in a matrix organisation.
• Experience in an engineering or production setting is preferred.
• Skilled in communication, adept at forming solid connections, experienced in leading teams with varied functions, and capable of meeting tight deadlines.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs while managing day-to-day tactical decisions.
• Experience using project management skills as an assistant in a suitable business setting.
• ESD training medical requirements.
• No Health surveillance requirements

What you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Project Manager:

• Responsible for planning, facilitating, and providing support for the success of large-scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
• Developing and maintaining essential relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
• Ensuring accurate reporting of progress across all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements for manufacturing.
• Help create and manage plans and budgets related to contract risks and opportunities.
• Conveying the necessary project/program requirements to a diverse team, ensuring successful completion.
• Playing a pivotal role in tendering/bidding activities associated with a prosperous future business acquisition.

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

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 in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

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