Managing a complex development programme involving a cross functional engineering team
Leading key design reviews in accordance with process (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR etc)
Estimating, scheduling and tracking progress amongst the engineering team and reporting earned value metrics including CPI, SPI, ETC, BCWS, BCWP and ACWP
Managing risks and planning mitigation strategies to minimise technical risk
Interfacing with and presenting to key stakeholders including customers, regulatory authorities and, internally, with senior managers
Guiding a new product development through the systems engineering lifecycle ensuring compliance against internal processes and legal and safety standards
Contributing to the generation of technical proposals, bids and supporting internal review, governance and sign-off.
Guiding and mentoring engineers to support skills development within the wider team.

Experience of leading an engineering development programme and applying Earned Value Management techniques
Good experience of Project Management and familiarity with Microsoft Project and other engineering management tools such as JIRA
Experience of working under tight time pressures and interfacing with key stakeholders including customers
Experience in leading a team of engineers of multiple disciplines and levels.
A good understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle and key design reviews and artefacts
Previous relevant experience, ideally in engineering or with relevant transferable skills in a Defence, Aerospace or other complex embedded environment.
Proven ability to manage projects through the entire engineering development lifecycle.
Strong communication skills working with a wide range of stakeholders, both inside and outside the organisation, with an ability to lead and influence engineers, managers and customers.
Awareness of a range of engineering skills, disciplines and development methodologies.
At least five years of experience within systems, software or hardware engineering, ideally in the defence and/or security markets with at least two years’ experience in a project leadership role.

£3,000 to £6,000 DV Bonus – please note this level of clearance isn’t essential for this role. This bonus is subject to individual clearance and project requirements – discussed upon application.
Flexible or part-time working arrangements considered upon request
Half day finish on a Friday
25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
Private medical insurance with optional family cover
Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
Group income protection
Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support
Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

Engineering Project Manager

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