Project Manager - Engineering

Based on site in Chelmsford
Salary £60,000 - £65,000

Position Summary & Responsibilities
Our client is recruiting for a Project Manager to join their project management team based in Chelmsford. The role will revolve around overseeing strategic research and development and customer-funded projects.
Your responsibilities will encompass driving existing projects, delivering products to customers, and achieving revenue targets through the effective leadership of a cross-functional team comprising more than 10 engineers and technical staff. This role is primarily product-oriented and includes project management diversification and occasional involvement in bid activities.

Eligibility for Security Clearance and UK National status is a prerequisite for this position.

In this role, you will be accountable for:
*Guiding cross-functional teams of engineers and manufacturing personnel to ensure project delivery on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
*Consistently applying effective project management techniques and demonstrating adherence to project management processes.
*Leading by example, imparting the skills to meet targets, and mentoring junior team members.
*Cultivating robust relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, understanding, and execution of goals and objectives.
*Meticulously scheduling projects in Microsoft Project and integrating them into the MS Project Server system.
*Establishing suitable reviews for projects and ensuring their timely execution.
*Ensuring the clear understanding, documentation, and management of project scope with customers, whether external or internal.
*Identifying project risks, issues, and dependencies, proactively seeking resolution before escalation.
*Collaborating with the Finance Team to set and monitor budgets.
*Compiling project dashboards and presenting project status updates to the Senior Leadership Team on a monthly basis.
*Collaborating with Business Development, Engineering, and Programme Directors to devise technical and commercial solutions to meet customer requirements.
*Contributing to the enhancement of project management processes.
Qualifications

To excel in this role, you are likely to possess the following skills and experience:
*Extensive experience in managing engineering projects throughout some or all stages of their lifecycle, with a particular focus on production.
*Demonstrated ability to inspire teams to meet critical timelines and deliver projects successfully.
*Proficiency in managing customer expectations and preventing scope creep.
*A strong grasp of risk management and its application in project management.
*Persuasive and clear communication skills, applicable to all levels of the organisation.
*Strong problem-solving capabilities.
*Sound judgment, knowing when to take ownership and when to escalate issues.
*Competency in the use and understanding of Project Management and resource tools, such as MS Project, MS Project Server, or similar enterprise project management tools.
*Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
*A qualification in project management methodologies is desirable.
*Eligibility for or possession of Security Clearance and UK National status.