Project Management : Type 26 Project Manager

Your tasks

• Deliver programmes on time, on budget and to specification ensuring programmes are correctly planned, resourced and executed.
• Ensure that comprehensive plans and technical documentation are produced that enable the planned delivery of milestones whilst interfacing with the customers schedule
• Manage customer & supplier relationships maintaining a proactive ‘no surprises’ approach
• Proactive stakeholder management within Rohde & Schwarz to effectively manage internal dependencies / deliverables
• Creating and managing the programme budget.
• Management and communication of programme risk.
• Project Management & Resource planning. (MS Project)
• Contract Management incl Change Management
• Conduct regular project performance reviews to demonstrate project performance in a clear and concise manner
• Ensure alignment of 3rd party sub-system elements, coordinating activities appropriately
• Responsible for the delivery of schedule, cost & risk elements for bids and proposals
• Collaborate with GER HQ-/ UK- Sales, the customer and Engineering teams to support system and product development roadmaps, ensuring UK interests are represented appropriately

Your qualifications

• Essential
• A bright and inquisitive mind, who wishes to challenge the status quo, and propose new and novel solutions in order to make a difference
• The ability to work with customers to develop great solutions to their complex problems
• Programme Management skills and proven track records of delivery complex high value defence programmes.
• Association of Project Management Practioner Qualification or similar project management certification.
• Excellent general written and verbal communications skills
• Must be capable of gaining National Security Vetting – SC clearance. Desirable
• Must be capable of gaining National Security Vetting – DV clearance.
• Technical Background Travel This would be a remote position with the following travel expectations;
• Glasgow for 3 day visit, 2 weeks per month
• Fleet for 2 day visit once per month for first 6 months, thereafter 2 day visit every other month.
• Munich for 2 day visit every other month.

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Ideally, you should apply online with the reference number. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your recruiting contact via LinkedIn.

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with and without disabilities. We offer an inclusive work environment where all individuals can develop their skills and talents regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, worldview, age, sexual orientation, identity, and other characteristics.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 16,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For over 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.