Project Manager

A bit about us

Amiosec is an exciting and growing UK technology company with innovation, agility, and state of the art technology at its core. We work in partnerships with UK government customers and commercial providers to deliver research, technology, products, and services in the communications security sector.

NOTE: Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate UK security clearance.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will be joining a Project Delivery Team that is responsible for the delivery of customer funded research and development projects. Main responsibilities will include leading multi-disciplined project teams, stakeholder management, client liaison, developing internal processes and delivery responsibility including planning, finance management, risk management and resources.

Duties Include:

• Scope new projects and work with the appropriate team to ensure that they are delivered in the optimal way.
• Work directly with clients to understand their requirements and turn them into delivery plans.
• Lead regular, concurrent project reviews with Engineering Teams to monitor the overall progress against the project schedule and deliverables.
• Work with a range of stakeholders and provide advice and assistance to support adherence to project processes.
• Produce monthly progress status reports as required by the business, utilising the corporate tools to provide evidence-based summaries.
• Provide project planning and support on activities including bids and proposals, internal research & development, and customer funded development.
• Stakeholder communications for project planning, delivery, and maintenance.
• Provide and assist with maintaining the Resource Demand Plan, using tools available to produce and present data, that aids decision making and the effective management of resources.
• Working hand in glove with the relevant Technical Lead
• Involvement in stand-ups providing latest updates
• Working alongside other teams to resolve known problems and on continual improvement initiatives
• Helping assist with Urgent Requirements

Note - Line Management of the Delivery Team will be undertaken by appointed Technical Seniors.

What you'll need:

• At least 5 years’ experience in project delivery.
• A proven track record of delivery.
• Previous experience of working within multi-disciplined Engineering projects
• Enthusiasm for implementing best practice project management methodologies with a desire to deliver as per business requirements.
• Flexible approach and willingness to try new tools/techniques/methods.
• Ability to create and lead positive working relationships with colleagues from all backgrounds.
• Highly organised, personable, with a demonstrable ability to manage a variety of tasks at one time.

Desirables:

• A technical background
• APMP qualified
• PRINCE2 qualified
• Previous experience of working in the Cyber Security environment

Why Work at Amiosec?

At Amiosec, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life Insurance - X4 Salary
• Private Health Care scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Company Pension, matched up to 10%
• Option to work a 9-day fortnight, with every other Friday off
• 2:30pm finish on Fridays
• Flexible home working policy
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank/Public Holidays
• Option to buy an additional 37.5 holiday hours
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Coffee & Cake mornings every fortnight
• EV Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Team Away Days

Additional perks:

• Free on-site parking
• Free Flu Vaccination
• Casual dress code
• Free fruit in the office
• Health & Wellbeing program

Amiosec is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that our current and future colleagues, are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make.

This role / position description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically at the Company’s discretion.