Assistant Project Manager

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive
Posted
24 Apr 2017
Closes
09 May 2017
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
A well-established global engineering company based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Project Manager to provide support to the Project Production Managers and Manufacturing Management team, on an initial contract basis of 6 months.
The key responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager are as follows:

*To define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through rigorous cost control and schedule adherence.
*Manage stakeholder interfaces including internal customers and ensure accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance.
*Planning, facilitating and providing support to the success of large scale contracts throughout the product life cycle.
*Developing and maintaining key relationships with internal customers and key subcontractors.
*Ensuring accurate reporting of progress against all aspects of project performance and interpreting requirements back to manufacturing.
*Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of contract risk and opportunity plans/budgets.
*Communicating consolidated project/programme requirements to a multi-disciplined team to safeguard deliveries.
*Playing a key role in tendering/bidding activities associated with the successful acquisition of future business.

To be considered for this role you must:

*Be an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes of significant value, within a matrix organisation.
*Have experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
*Be a natural communicator and be able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
*Be enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
*Have experience in the application of Project Management skills at assistant level in a relevant business environment.

If the above position is something that you would be keen to hear more about, and you hold a current or are eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK security clearance, then please apply now with your updated CV now