Project Support Analyst

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports & borders, defence, and urban security. Our expertise is spread across 5 R&D centres, 21 Global Offices and 7 Manufacturing Sites with 3000 brilliant minds globally contributing for over 40 years at the frontline which enables us to deliver the solutions needed to protect our society from any threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals, and narcotics. Every minute of every day, our technology and talented team members help to make the world a safer place.

You will support the NW Europe region working on a range of business opportunities aimed at expanding the orderbook pipeline for existing business sectors and also introducing new sectors to the Smiths portfolio. Significant workload is anticipated in the creation of winning proposals for the new business and a prime function of this role (Bid and Admin Support PM) will be to work cross-functionally to develop accurate costings for the solutions being proposed. In addition, supporting Sales with generating competitive pricing and working on any clarification questions or pricing challenges from customers to ensure Smiths has the best possible chance of winning the new business at the right financial metrics for the business. Support across the current orderbook being delivered is required in terms of logistics coordination, project management coordination and resource allocations. There are also likely to be opportunities for this role to take on specific delivery or business improvement projects, as directed by the Head of Programme Management and PMO (line manager).

Duties:

• Bid Management & Support: Lead or provide support to the Commercial Programmes department in preparing bids across the portfolio of products within the North West region; inclusive of building the proposal, ensuring all bids are compliant to customer & Smiths requirements/standards and coordinating with cross-departmental resources to submit key documentation to meet the submittal deadlines. Support Account Management & Senior Programme Managers in Cost Model generation for Bids and Opportunities. Actively monitor status, key dates & tasks for all bids and tenders within the North West Region. Support Programme & Account Management functions in completion of a Sales to Programmes Handover and a Contract Acceptance Report upon successful acceptance of tender/bid. Identify areas for improvement in the bidding process and implementing best practices.
• Project Management: Completing generation of Technical Data Packs for each C3 passenger checkpoint solution in line with UKCA compliance. Where missing, generate appropriate folder structures to allow for audit and traceability purposes. Providing support to the departments central function to assist with monthly financial reporting and defining KPIs to enhance the robustness of the financial objectives. With support from Project Controls conduct monthly variance analysis for explaining and interpreting impact against the baseline and the completion and tracking of corrective/preventative actions. Present this information at monthly project reviews or ad-hoc as required. Support NW programmes portfolio with customer invoicing; liaising with OTI (Order to Invoice) and Finance. Track status from generation through to fulfilled payment. Lead logistical tasks to follow company process and liaise with third party and internal departments to organise, arrange and ensure timely delivery of C3 equipment across Live programmes for NW market.

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