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Want to join a trusted and reputable company with a broad portfolio of capabilities across the Maritime domain?

Overview

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance, and as a minimum be living in the UK for 5 years.

Working: The role is office/hybrid based with occasional travel to other company sites in the UK. Office site presence, anticipated 2/3 days onsite, depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for the quality and integrity of project plans and schedule analysis in terms of time, cost and resources
Compile reports to ensure project manager and team has up to date and accurate information
Verify the maintenance and accuracy of project plans, ensuring that they reflect the project objectives, are updated in a timely manner and communicated at all relevant levels
Track project performance to ensure project data accuracy on a weekly and monthly basis
Work with cross functional teams to support the planning process
Manage and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders
Effective resource planning, determining the project requirements and planning for these accordingly including proactive management and resolution of resourcing issues and conflicts
Planning and project control processes through regular project control reviews
Application and reporting of EVM & CPA
Understanding Risk and Opportunity management and maintenance
The implementation of best practice tools and processes to drive planning improvements
Support bids and proposal planningExperience needed:

Preferably degree qualified or suitable relevant qualification (APM certification)
Full understanding and experience of the APM Body of Knowledge
Proven experience in project planning, preferably within the aerospace and defence industry
Understanding of Planning structures and principles (WBS, PBS - Product Breakdown Structure)
Advanced IT skills and proficient in the use of MSP and or equivalent planning tools Primavera P6
Working experience of Lifecycle Management (LCM)
Proven track record in EVM, CPA, and QSRA
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional collaborations
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards in aerospace and defenceExperience in the following would be desirable:

Preferably a full member of the APM.
Experience within the Defence and Aerospace Sector is desirableCompany overview:

Want to work for a successful business, who develop advanced specialist systems to deliver warfighting edge in the modern maritime and underwater battlespace?

The company have a number of awards, most recently been named as an Award winner (Gold Award) in MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme!

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