Role Purpose Joining the Project Management team and reporting to the IPT Lead RAD, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing the execution of assigned projects, overall engineering development efforts, contract deliverables and contract milestones. The Project Manager will control all cost, time, quality and technical performance requirements as well as manage critical communications and decisions with key internal and external stakeholders. The Project Manager will work closely with Operations in a customer facing role to ensure acceptance testing and delivery in line with contractual obligations. Assigned projects can include both customer contracts as well as internally funded development. Key Responsibilities Ensure assigned new projects are launched with due diligence through the creation of project artefacts (master schedules, resource demand plans, stage plans and budgets for each stage). Manage communications with internal and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for capturing and communicating their requirements and managing their expectations and engagement. Maintain a logbook of meetings minutes, important decisions and all communications with commercial impact to the business. Manage delivery against key PM artefacts including Master Schedule, Project Management Plan, SoW/Contract Compliance Matrix and Chess Business Processes. Coordination with operations to ensure the delivery of new and build‑to‑print projects, engaging with customers to keep them informed of progress and ensuring their availability for acceptance testing as required. Liaise with engineering leads and department heads to ensure that critical success‑factors for the project are identified and managed and accurate demand for resources/skills requirements are identified and filled. Work with the project engineering team and senior reviewers to ensure that all design processes are followed, and stage gates are achieved to meet the schedule. Set up and manage centralised residual action logs ensuring that all actions are collected and closed. Initiate and run risk management in line with company process and customer requirements. Work with Finance to prepare and update monthly projects reports including management of revenue trading plans, EAC, ETC and forecast margin to senior managers. Liaise with colleagues to ensure appropriate controls are in place for production, data management
Project Manager employer: Chess Dynamics
Chess Dynamics is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth and mentorship, you will have the opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects in defence systems while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Our commitment to engineering excellence and best practices ensures that you will thrive in your role, making a meaningful impact in the industry.
