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Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Corsham- hybrid working from home options available
Length: May 2025 with possible extensions
Rate: £60 per hour via umbrella company

***CANDIDATES MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE OPPORTUNITY***

We are creating a safe and secure world, together - and you can play your part. As a Project Manager, within the Mission Systems team you'll be part of an international company that's continually innovating. Our aspirations are big - and you'll help make them possible.

Mission Systems

Mission Systems forms a critical and growing part of the business' Marine organisation. As a trusted provider for global defence & security, we have a wide portfolio of best-in-class technical solutions that enable our customers to carry out their missions. It's an exciting and fast paced business carrying out a diverse range of activities. Mission Systems employs over 1,200 people across the UK and overseas with the largest sites based in Bristol.

The role The difference our new Project Manager will make

As a Project Manager, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. Supporting vital MILSATCOM (military satellite communication) systems one day and developing new technologies the next. Your work will contribute to shaping the future of satellite communication systems within defence. And, with our track record of innovation, you'll continually develop your knowledge and expertise.

We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. This role provides hybrid working arrangements.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities include the co-ordination of an integrated project delivery team ensuring that successful delivery of projects through planning monitoring and control in an INCOSE Systems Engineering environment.
Managing stakeholders including Engineering, Operations, supply chain, client engagement and partners. Identification, monitoring, planning, implementing responses and reporting of risks.
Lead the project to deliver world class performance by means of employee engagement, continuous improvement and identifying and implementing the latest technology.
Establishing and maintaining governance arrangements for the delivery of the project, defining clear roles, responsibilities and accountabilities.
Accountable for planning and monitoring the project, submission of regular monthly performance reports indicating any deviations, corrective action taken and escalation of issues.Essential experince

Contract change process, and developing proposal responses to change requests.
Previous experience on a complex defence and telecommunication projects / programmes, preferably MILSATCOM.
Ability to champion high performance and inspire others