Project Manager - Engineering - Jenkins Recruitment Solutions Ltd : Job Details

Project Manager - EngineeringBased on site in ChelmsfordSalary £60,000 - £65,000Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesOur 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.

QualificationsTo 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.