Project Leader

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Our client is a global aerospace, defence and security company.

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Leader to join the Infrared (IR) Detectors business team. Our client is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security and this role is based at our site in Southampton, Hampshire, UK and will operate within a custom/flexible working environment combining both office and home working.

Our client design & manufacture world-leading IR detectors for a variety of civil, industrial & military applications across both Commercial and Defence Markets. Due to business growth, a vacancy has arisen for a Project Leader to support a variety of projects spanning both customer delivery and product development projects.

Projects can be technically demanding, and the project leader will be working alongside a project team to co-ordinate, track and progress activities across multiple projects in support of managing risks to deliver projects on time, within budget and to quality. This includes reporting progress both upwards within the business to management and outwards to Customers.

The role allows interaction with a wide variety of personnel at various levels within the company as well as with customers and suppliers, thus strong and effective communication skills are vital. You will also work closely with the Programme Managers for the business area along with other project managers and leaders within the Detectors business.

Reporting directly to the Head of Programmes for the IR Detectors business, the project leader will co-ordinate IPTs on day-to-day activities and therefore must be a good team player possessing strong team building and motivational skills. Activities will include but not be limited to:

• Planning, managing, monitoring and reporting on multiple projects simultaneously in accordance with our client's Lifecycle management process.
• Close management of Project schedules within both Microsoft Project and the company's P6 / SAP schedule management tools.
• Monitoring and Control of all activities and costs, defining and implementing corrective actions required to tackle any deviations from the planned activities / budget.
• Co-ordinating the activities of the IPT by establishing appropriate communication mechanisms, encompassing both meetings and reporting requirements.
• Maintenance of Project Risk and Opportunity through the project lifecycle. xgikmsk
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all projects are supported and delivered maximising customer satisfaction
• Demonstrating ownership for delivery and performance of the projects of relevance
• Conducting project reviews and making recommendations to appropriate business areas.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best prac Please click on the apply button to read the full job description