Programme Manager

Software Test Engineer – 6 month contract with possible extension

My international client is a defence specialist who develop innovative solutions in the sectors of radar, electronics, optronics and avionics.
The Programme Manager is required to control customer–funded and PV development/ production programmes. Activities will centre on a number of more significant programmes for which the Programme Manager could be expected to assist with the bid/scoping phase and then take responsibility for all aspects of the programme from, Project initiation to final acceptance and project closure. A close liaison with Sales, Contracts, Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Customer Services, Quality and Accounting departments within the Company will be required to fulfil this task.

Your responsibilities will include:
Programme Management of Projects/Programmes allocated by Head of Programmes.
Liaison with customers to ensure the finished product meets the customer requirements.
Identification of areas at risk in programme execution and implementation of measures to
reduce these.
Reporting of general progress and financial status of programmes managed on a monthly
basis.
Prepare financial data in an agreed format for presentation on a monthly basis to the senior
members of staff.
Export compliance for equipment being delivered in accordance with appropriate guidelines
Support the Head of Programmes with PV Programme management governance and
continuous improvement.
Assist Sales and Marketing in the preparation of bids for programmes requiring customer
funded development work.
Assist Engineering in the development of PV Programme plans
Estimate programme management costs.
Review allocated incoming contracts to ensure programme is feasible before final signature
of contract.
Accept signed contract from Sales department for execution.
Plan execution of programme, liaising with the customer as necessary to refine detail of
requirement. Liaise with sub–contractors regarding their part in programme execution.
Review estimates of programme costs and propose internal budgets for programme
execution.
Monitor programme progress against programme plan and programme spend against
budget. Maintain an up to date forecast of costs to complete. Take corrective action to
minimise overrun and overspend.
Report programme progress and financial status on a monthly basis.
Liaise with customer as necessary during programme execution. Organise meetings with
customer and report programme progress to customer as required by contract.
Coordinate arrangements for Factory Acceptance Test of deliverable equipment.
Coordinate arrangements for despatch/ delivery of equipment.
Coordinate arrangements for installation, commissioning and trials of equipment if required
by contract.
Attend weekly Production/ Purchasing/ Shipping reviews to agree actions and maximise
timely output.
Travel within the UK and overseas may be required, and is considered an occasional feature
of this role. Requests could be made at short notice.
Any other tasks associated with this role

You will need to have:
5 years practical experience within a Project Management environment
Experience in an Engineering development environment.
Software development Project Management experience is highly desirable
Experience of running Projects from conception, through implementation to closure
Ability to manage and record budgets/spend and provide forecast information
Sound customer care skills
Willingness to occasionally travel to visit Customer sites in the UK or overseas
Programme scheduling
Report writing
Presentations to senior Management
Ability to multi–task
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
Financially and Commercially astute
Knowledge of Lifecycle Management
Negotiation skills
Self motivated individual able to work alone
Knowledge of Military/ Naval contracts and processes

Carbon60, Lorien, SRG – the Impellam Group STEM Portfolio is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy