Copello Global
Project Engineering Manager
Job Location
Harlow, United Kingdom
Job Description
Copello have partnered with an established defence technology business in the recruitment of a Project Engineering Manager. This position will play a key role in the delivery of an innovative multiyear project.
This role will be based in Harlow and offers 1-2 days hybrid working. Candidates will ideally be eligible for SC Clearance for this particular position due to the nature of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of technical experts in engineering, overseeing the development and delivery of global sensor and weapon products and services for diverse customers worldwide.
- Generate and coordinate engineering development plans, ensuring execution aligns with the business’s standards and gating model, and meets the overall program needs from the early bidding phase to final delivery.
- Manage work packages for the team, including planning, tracking, and reporting key performance indicators, while collaborating closely with the Program Manager and the Integrated Program Team.
- Serve as the primary external technical contact for key internal and external customer organizations, providing regular status updates using established methods and metrics.
- Maintain close collaboration with the Design Authority to ensure the technical integrity of programs.
- Oversee risk and change management for all engineering deliverables, implementing effective planning, mitigation strategies, and monitoring to reduce risks or achieve closure.
- Ensure adherence to the program’s baseline schedule and budget, utilizing earned value management techniques.
- Manage both direct and indirect team members across disciplines, including resource planning, performance goal setting, recognition, and timesheet management.
Candidate Requirements:
Essential:
- Experience managing delivery of complex multi-disciplined development programmes.
- Experience in systems engineering and guidance of multidiscipline, through engineering development cycle.
- Clear understanding of financial management and impacts on programmes.
- Strategic thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management.
- Competent delivering efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business needs.
- Ability to work independently, as well as within a team and the ability to advise programme teams and stakeholders.
- Broad based technical background with experience in systems design and integration.
- Knowledge of software development and delivery methodologies
- BSc / BEng. in Engineering, Science, or Aeronautical Engineering.
Desirable:
- Experience within UK/US International defence industry or similar adjacent industry
Location: Harlow, GB
Posted Date: 10/31/2024
Contact Information
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