Project Manager

Pay

On application

Type

Permanent

Experience

3–5 years

Level

Mid-level

Sector

Armed Forces

Closes

in 30 days

Recruiter

Fourier Recruitment · All jobs at Fourier Recruitment

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of mobility and defence projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with strategic objectives.

• Develop Project Charter and Project Management Plan
• Control, monitor, and report on project progress
• Produce Project Closure Reports and lessons learned
• Ensure client requirements are registered and communicated to Systems Engineering
• Create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for projects
• Coordinate technical scope management, aligning contractual and customer requirements
• Stay abreast of global military requirements to track industry trends
• Generate and maintain the project plan
• Monitor implementation to ensure timely delivery of project outputs
• Identify resource requirements for project execution
• Manage the project review cycle according to schedule
• Accountable for project budget management
• Compile overall project budget, including all income and expenditure
• Control project order authorisation
• Report on budget vs actual cost deviations
• Manage cash flow and ensure project profitability according to company guidelines
• Liaise with Quality Department throughout the project
• Draft, sign off, and implement the Project Quality Plan
• Monitor Quality Assurance in collaboration with the Quality Manager
• Determine skills requirements for the project in advance
• Engage with relevant departments to ensure that required skills are available
• Draft, sign off, and implement the Project Communications Plan
• Manage internal and external communications, including client and supplier interactions
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks
• Implement risk mitigation strategies timely
• Consolidate risks to identify trends and transfer knowledge to other PMs
• Liaise with Procurement Department throughout the project
• Draft, sign off, and implement the Project Procurement Plan
• Coordinate procurement requirements across departments throughout the project lifecycle
• Serve as central point of contact for clients
• Assist project resources with problem - solving according to customer inputs
• Ensure accurate invoicing, cash flow, and project management documentation
• Maintain project management spreadsheets, tools, and open/closed registers
• Collaborate with all departments during project execution
• Assist with bid proposals and costing during the tender phase
• Maintain strong partnership with Systems Engineering
• Possess sound knowledge of Systems Engineering processes and Baseline Management
• Provide weekly reporting to Programmes Manager on project status
• Liaise with departments across the value chain to coordinate progress and influence project stages
• Support development of PM strategy, processes, and procedures aligned with company objectives

What they're looking for

• 4 - 6 years’ experience in Project Management
• 2 years mechanical/industrial engineering experience
• Engineering degree, or similar. Preferably in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

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