Project Officer

This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life-cycles and in accordance with established project control methodologies. The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment.

The Project Officer support the Heads of Manufacturing and Production Project Managers across multiple projects and sites as required, providing delivery of the following:

* Maintenance and regular reporting of project Key Performance Indicators.

* Act as an interface within Manufacturing to help ensure programme delivery, quality and cost.

* Provide, understand and present information at internal reviews and meetings.

* Assist the team with Risk and Opportunity management.

* Assist in the compilation of Manufacturing estimates and Cost at Completions.

* Assist in the compilation and analysis of workload forecast.

* Compilation and maintenance of project programmes and schedules.

* Maintain and improve the interface with internal customers and external departments.

* Some travel between UK sites will be required.

Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

* Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise as well as manage day-to-day tactical decisions.

* A clear, strong and effective communicator.

* Numerate and confident with basic mathematics

* Knowledgeable and experienced in the basic application of Project Management skills at an assistant level.

* Computer literacy - basic but proven skills required in MS Word, spread sheets, presentations and planning tools. Experience with SAP materials management system / alternative Materials Management system

Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential. Other PM tools would be acceptable

* Local, job specific training will be provided as appropriate.