You will
Manage all aspects of assigned projects to achieve schedule milestones, cost targets, and performance standards whilst ensuring customer satisfaction
Execute projects through all phases, including Bid, Development, Production, and Support, with accountability for project performance metrics
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, managing expectations and maintaining satisfaction
Identify and pursue follow-on business opportunities across all company product areas
Participate in bid management, coordinating cost estimates and proposal generation for new and existing business opportunities
Achieve project financial targets (Bookings, Billings/Cash, EBIT), deliver on Contract Statement of Work (SOW), and meet company On Time Acceptable Delivery (OTAD) targets
Have responsibility for key performance indicators such as project financial performance, the timely delivery of project milestones, customer satisfaction ratings and the generation of follow-on business opportunities
Qualifications
To be successful in these roles you will demonstrate your considerable experience as a Programme Manager, defence industry experience is preferred.
Also
Demonstrable experience of development contracts through the project life cycle
Knowledge of engineering, production, and manufacturing practices and procedures
Achievement of the APMP qualification is desirable
Proven experience in high technology, high regulatory environment
Good level of interpersonal skills, negotiation, commercial / technical astuteness and judgement
Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred
Additional Information
This role has a salary of between 50,560 and 80,000, dependant upon the relavent knowledge and experience you bring plus our flexible benefits package.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits:
A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off.
A personalized career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company.
A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded with flexible benefits
We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!
Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email disabilityconfident@gd-ms.uk if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme.
All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to work checks.
Every application matters to us. We want you to know that each application we receive is reviewed by a real personnot just an algorithm. Our screening questions are also carefully considered to help us understand your experience and fit for the role.
We appreciate the time you take to apply.
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