Land/Defence Project Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

Job Description: Land/Defence Project Manager

Position Description

The Space, Defence and Intelligence business unit in CGI is a true IT Systems Integrator. We work, build, and operate bespoke, technically complex, mission-critical systems which help our clients keep us all safe and secure. We bring innovation to our clients using proven and emerging technologies, agile delivery processes and our deep expertise across the breadth of space, defence, intelligence, aerospace and maritime, all underpinned by our end-to-end cyber capability. We work collaboratively with global technology companies, cutting edge SMEs and academia to deliver the optimal solution for each client.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and has been named one of the 'World's Best Employers' by Forbes magazine. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee.

CGI are on the hunt for a Senior Project Manager with experience in the Land domain to join the team on a full-time permanent basis. CGI is a leading provider of IT systems and software services to UK MoD. We are looking for a highly motivated project manager to take ownership of projects focused on the Land domain.

This role will require the successful candidate to take ownership for achieving deliverables and proactively steering projects working with the client and internal stakeholders. The role requires knowledge and experience of programme and project delivery in and to UK MoD clients.

Your future duties and responsibilities

The project manager is responsible for delivering their projects to an agreed baseline, while managing project finances, reporting, schedule, change and risk. This will require direct interaction with the client, end-users and partner organisations, so presentational and interpersonal skills are important.

As well as managing project teams, the candidate will proactively support activities to grow the value of the account through change management and bids and proposals for new business. As such it is important to have excellent communication skills and a high degree of financial and commercial rigour.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

1. Strong project management skills and the ability to own and deliver complex projects with minimal guidance
2. Experience managing and delivering IT systems and software services to UK MoD
3. Excellent commercial acumen
4. Proven successful project management track record, including risk and issue management
5. Demonstrated experience of managing project finances
6. Excellent client facing written/verbal communication skills
7. Strong team leadership and collaboration skills
8. Proven ability to manage sub-contractors, including managing statements of work and resolving problems in a constructive manner
9. Experience using project management tools for tasks such as project scheduling and financial reporting

Highly Desirable:

1. Formal project management qualification such as APMP or Prince2
2. Knowledge of MoD procurement strategies, policies and processes
3. UK military veteran with Land/British Army background or candidate with experience of working in procurement of Land capability
4. University degree or equivalent qualification in a technical discipline e.g. Science, Engineering or Computer Science

Workstyle: Hybrid with an expectation of regular work at CGI and client sites as required to successfully deliver client engagements. Primarily UK based but may be the opportunity to work abroad.

Skills

• Delivery Management
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Problem Management

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