Project Manager

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking a skilled Project Manager. This role involves the successful execution of customer contracts and R&D projects, requiring expertise in managing complex technical projects using a systems engineering approach.

POSITION INFO:
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects within schedule, budget, and scope constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the profitable execution of all assigned projects and contracts.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, ensuring alignment with company processes.
• Keep stakeholders informed through regular project updates, reports, and meetings.
• Support bid and proposal processes, coordinating costing, schedules, and statements of work.
• Act as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders on project matters.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure effective project execution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, industry standards, and company policies.
• International travel may be required.

• 5 – 7 years of project management experience, preferably in a defence or technical engineering environment.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a complex matrix organization.
• Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel, MS Project, and experience with MRP systems (e.g., IFS).
• Strong financial acumen in a project environment.
• Proven ability to lead technical project teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead virtual teams across multiple locations.
• Risk management expertise, with a strategic and results-driven approach.

• Experience in customer contract and R&D project management.
• Knowledge of electronic warfare systems and their development processes is an advantage.
• Strong technical background in hardware and software development.

• Engineering Degree (BSc Eng, BEng) or equivalent.
• Master’s Degree (MBA, MEng, MSc Eng) is desirable.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an advantage.