57929BR

　　Title:

　　Project Manager - Defense Engineering

　　Job Description:

　　Internal requisition for – Program Manager

　　Requested by:

　　Customer name and address:

　　MDBA, BAE Systems, Babcock, Various locations

　　Requested on:16-Jan-2024Expected start Date:15-March-2024Total Number of Positions:1

　　Descriptive Name of Requirement:Program Manager

　　Work Location:Bristol UK, Remote

　　On-site support (if any):Onsite and Remote (Hybrid)

　　Engineering DisciplineProject Management

　　Minimum Educational Qualification Associate / Diploma [ ] Bachelors [Y] Masters [Y] Doctorate [ ]

　　Experience (minimum) Range10+ Years

　　Job Description (Specify the responsibilities & expectations of the role):

　　About Quest Global

　　For more than 20 years, Quest Global has been a trusted global product engineering and lifecycle services partner to many of the world’s most recognized companies in industries such as Aero Engines, Aerospace & Defense, Hi-Tech, Transportation (Automotive and Rail), Power and Industrial, Oil & Gas and Medical Devices. Spread across 72 locations in 15 countries and offering services and solutions that enable customers to ‘Create the Frontier’ by improving their business’ top & bottom line and reducing time-to-market, Quest Global has been at the forefront of the convergence of mechanical, electronics, software and digital engineering innovations. With passionate professionals collaborating across borders, Quest Global is a winning organization for all its employees with infinite opportunities to learn, innovate and grow.

　　Job Summary

　　The Program Manager primary responsibility is to successfully lead the delivery of projects of work for our key Defence Engineering clients. This will require engaging with key stakeholders, both external and internal, to understand the overall business drivers and benefits to be realized for the projects and leading our multi-disciplinary teams to deliver these benefits within the budgets and timelines agreed.

　　In the initial stages of a project, it involves managing new business opportunities, developing winning proposals, defining deliver solutions, building and recruiting teams. Once secured, it involves the management and oversight of the delivery teams with respect to technical content, budget, change management, quality, and safety. The Program Manager is responsible for growing the account/accounts through relationship management with the client, identifying growth opportunities and supporting Business Development.

　　The project teams will typically comprise a broad range of engineering disciplines such as System, Mechanical, Electrical PLM, Software engineers and other specialists along with a project control engineer support. You will be responsible and accountable for the overall successful technical and commercial delivery of your projects.

　　Responsibilities

　　Ensure successful delivery of Contract requirements

　　Manage revenue, cost and profitability of the projects

　　Connect and regular governance with the business unit heads and other key stakeholders in the customer’s organization

　　Work collaboratively with the client leadership to ensure goals of engagement are fulfilled, new ideas are discussed and Workstream expansion Plans implemented

　　Track and report Quality-Delivery-Cost-management-technology (QDCMT) KPIs

　　Collaborate with delivery teams working at multiple sites globally and implement framework to present integrated solutions to the customers

　　Work with Sales Account managers, develop business strategies for the business units in alignment with customers vision

　　Work with Sales Account managers, develop business intelligence and create & strengthen differentiators to maximize outsourcing business share

　　With Operations Management, identify resource fulfilment needs, incremental business requirements and collaborate with delivery teams to fulfil the requirements

　　Help define project scope, goals and deliverables for the projects.

　　Select, induct and train the project team

　　Support and direct team

　　Line Management of the project team leaders, including performance management and personnel development.

　　Regular and appropriate Risk and Opportunity Management

　　Managing project Purchase Orders, Time Sheets and Invoice Management

　　Support and drive employee satisfaction and engagement within the project team

　　Skills (Please list all skills that are needed to succeed in this role):

　　Software Skills Domain Knowledge Soft Skills / Personality Traits

　　Microsoft Office tools

　　Experienced user of Project management tools like MS Projects / Primavera

　　Experience of common EPR System (SAP, IFS etc.) and Project reporting tool (e.g. Coupa)

　　Experience of common PLM Systems (e.g. Teamcenter, Windchill)

　　Strong Programme Management knowledge and experience, ideal with accreditation such as PRINCE2 or APM.

　　Good understanding of Project life cycle from concept, design, development, integration, acceptance, operations and maintenance.

　　Technical knowledge and understanding of various engineering disciplines and interfaces.

　　Strong resource management capabilities

　　Generation of bids and proposals

　　Understanding of engineering governance, metrics and reporting experience

　　Experience in design and development of electronics systems, ideally within defence.

　　Knowledge of Avionics and Aircraft Mission Systems would be desirable.

　　Good communication skills - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.

　　Ability to handle discussions / communications independently

　　Works in a collaborative environment

　　Ability to develop strong customer relationships, act as a Quest Global ambassador and identify opportunities.

　　Results driven

　　Well organized, structured and disciplined.

　　UK National

　　Other Comments, if any:

　　Familiarization to client specific tools, methods, templates will be providedAuto req ID:

　　57929BR

　　Job Type:

　　Full Time-Regular

　　Assignment Country:

　　United Kingdom

　　Total Years of Exp:

　　9 - 12

　　Education Type:

　　BSc (Hons)

　　Assignment State:

　　Lancashire

　　Assignment Location:

　　Preston

　　Experience Level:

　　Senior Level