Project Management Office (PMO) Coordinator in Cheltenham

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems. Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It is the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Project Management Office (PMO) Coordinator to join the PMO Team. The role of the PMO Co-ordinator is to support the programme management processes, tools and reporting within the Engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration and maintenance of the departmental project portfolio management system.
• Support the maintenance of programme policies, processes and procedures, ensuring that the PM department is always relevant and that all reference material is current.
• Continually gather and evaluate PM policies and processes to identify best practice and adopt/implement improvements to PCS processes as appropriate.
• Support the PM and Engineering Teams in departmental activities if required such as project support, forward load activities and support in identifying solutions to internal and external blockers.
• Work with the project and engineering department and understand the requirements surrounding data collection, working with the business systems team to create/maintain suitable and engaging visuals.
• Support the maintenance and reporting of departmental KPIs. Relevant metrics and KPIs must be created in line with the needs of the departmental managers and the BMS.
• Support the wider PMO department if required such as bid co-ordination.
• Create a positive working culture and work practices and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Required Skills & Experience

• Communication skills are key to increasing management’s effectiveness with both superiors and subordinates.
• Leadership skills are pertinent to providing and seeking out continuing education opportunities and fostering a growth mindset.
• Time management skills are important in prioritising tasks to ensure that projects are completed by deadlines and streamlining processes to maximize productivity.
• Decision-making skills are key to weighing the costs and benefits of various options and determining the best course of action to achieve company goals.
• Problem-solving skills are crucial to analysing past and current performance and recommending objectives to improve productivity and profitability.
• Demonstrate a tenacious, logical and determined working style with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse team to deliver results in a timely manner required.
• Previous experience and knowledge of process compliance is preferred.
• Use own initiative within the scope of the role.
• Plans own work to ensure on time delivery.
• Seeks solutions to problems encountered.
• A self driven and proactive approach to learning new skills.
• 1 or more years in a process co-ordination or data analyst role ideally with specific experience in project management.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.
• APM PFQ qualification will be requested to be achieved within the first year.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to build strong relationships across the Business.
• Exposure to cost engineering, planning and contracts administration.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and prioritise requests.
• Well developed computer literacy specifically including: MS Office suite, MS Project and data analytical tools such as Power Query.
• Good organizational skills.

Benefits

• Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.
• Flexible working within core working hours.
• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club.
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.

Nationality & Diversity

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self. We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.