Project Manager - Astraea Programme

At AWE we are in the process of a once-in-a-generation programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK\’s continuous at sea deterrent. As such, we are looking for an adaptable and experienced Project Manager to join the Astraea Programme. This is fantastic opportunity to work within a fast growing team on a highly complex and unique programme of work. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Package: Starting from £49,830 depending on experience and suitability. In this role you will: Deliver assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality. Lead, coach and develop a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet our operational plans. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Demonstrable experience working with a project\’s environment within a similar highly regulated environment would be beneficial. Graduate level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience or Project Management practitioner qualification. Positive communicator and able to motivate stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrable leadership and the ability to build strong focused teams. Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments. Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies. Experience of project management tools and techniques for budgeting, change management and project goal setting. A proven record to drive project deliverables forward, working cooperatively with teams who have a broad range of skills. Knowledge of methods to track project deliverables including implementing key performance indicators and producing project progress reports. Risk techniques to manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans. Experience to manage projects through a lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals. Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Desire for continuous improvement through evaluation of both successes and failures. Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company. Key Responsibilities: Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting). Management of project resources (people, money). Lead the planning of the task/project. Lead, support, and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. There may be the opportunity for business travel with this role, approximately up to 6 trips per year both within the UK and overseas (this is subject to change as per business need). You\’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you\’ll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave – 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave – 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The \’Working at AWE\’ page on our website is where you can find full details in the \’AWE Benefits Guide\’. This role requires most of the work to be done on site. Working from home will be available when the work allows. #LI-SH