MERITUS are recruiting for a Manufacturing Project Manager to join our client on an initial period of 12 months to support their growing defence service offering.

MANUFACTURING PROJECT MANAGER - -33 PER HOUR - INSIDE IR35 - BOLTON - 12 MONTHS (WITH VERY LIKELY LONG TERM EXTENSION) - UNDERGO CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW

You will provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team 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.

• Ownership of Manufacturing Work Packages from a cost, schedule and quality perspective
• 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.

Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

• Experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the delivery of fixed cost programmes, of significant value, within a matrix organisation. Experience within an engineering or production environment would be of preference.
• A natural communicator, able to build strong relationships, with experience in driving multi-functional teams and delivering to tight time-scales.
• Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise and understand strategic business needs as well as managing the day-to-day tactical decisions.
• Experience in the application of Project Management skills in a relevant business environment.
• Good command of Microsoft packages including Excel and PowerPoint