Job Title: Project Manager
Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
The Company
We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.
We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.
As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.
The Role
Our award-winning Mission Systems Division deliver some of the world’s most advanced aviation IT systems from our office in Lincoln. As a result of our continued success and business expansion we are delighted to offer an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our award-winning team to support the on-going development of our bespoke mission systems.
As a Project Manager you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of our products and services. This role requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and the ability to manage resources effectively to deliver projects, both internally and externally on time and within budget to a consistently high standard. Working directly for the Delivery Programme Manager, the main duties of the role will include:
- Defining project scope, objectives and deliverables with key stakeholders
- Creating detailed project plans, estimating timelines and resource requirements
- Managing cross-functional project teams through the full lifecycle
- Facilitating daily stand-ups and project status reviews
- Monitor and manage the progress of individual projects within a defined programme, ensuring adherence to timelines, scope, budget, and stringent quality standards.
- Managing risks, issues, changes and dependencies across multiple work streams
- Reporting project status to senior management and clients
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and external partners.
The Person
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate multiple projects across various teams. The ideal candidate possesses excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills, capable of driving projects to successful completion.
We are looking for a proactive, articulate, flexible and confident individual with excellent attention to detail and the discipline to produce consistently high-quality output. As part of a highly skilled team, you will have a track record of delivering projects, taking ownership, solving problems and be able to demonstrate a proactive approach from planning through to delivery.
You will need to exhibit a pragmatic approach in the use of Mission Systems processes as well as the ability to manage a number of concurrent tasks and deadlines. You will also be confident when liaising with both the team and external customers.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
- Recognised qualifications in Project Management, APM PMQ
- Strong project management experience
- Ability to evidence project delivery within a technically complex environment
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g. MS Project)
- Comprehensive understanding and use of MS Office 365 products
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall).
- Experience in project financial management and can evidence budgetary responsibility
The Location
The post is primarily based in Lincoln but may require the successful candidate to travel occasionally to other sites within the UK, a Full UK Driver’s Licence and/or the ability to travel independently within the UK is therefore essential.
Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.
How to apply
If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.
Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.
Benefits
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
- Uncapped leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
- Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
- Company Share Incentive Scheme.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
- Generous death in service (£100k).
- Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
- Business travel insurance.
- Funded role specific training and financial assistance with professional development.
- Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
- Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.
Equal Opportunities
Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.
We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.