Project Manager

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Description– Providence plans to expand our technical services and Project Management capabilities by recruiting an experienced and customer-centric Project Manager to join the Projects Team. The job is based at our main office near Hereford with the successful applicant reporting to the Commercial Director.

About Providence– Providence provides government, defence, and law enforcement customers with bespoke capability development initiatives, equipment procurement solutions, and best-in-class operational training. We leverage our collective experience in defence, policing, and intelligence operations, and an innovative and dynamic approach, to deliver value-adding services and curated solutions to our clients.

We are a small business located on the Duchy of Cornwall’s Estate in Herefordshire with a tight-knit team and a fantastic energetic working environment. We are on a trajectory of growth through 2022 and beyond, and actively looking to bring new skills and talent into our established business lines. We understand that people are the engine behind Providence, and we draw on our technical and operational knowledge to provide the know-how and drive to solve some of our clients most challenging problems.

Role and Responsibilities

To keep up with the growth of our business, and to assist with both existing and anticipated project requirements, we want a proven Technical Project Manager to take the lead on several important client projects within the business.

· Responsible for leading and managing multidisciplinary teams across a range of technical projects.

· Bid and proposal development.

· Commercial awareness – working with the Commercial Director to define strategy and approach.

· Consult with the end-user to ensure concise requirements capture.

· Project initiation and through life management.

· Project planning, set-up, administration, and governance.

· Recovery planning, implementation, execution, and delivery.

· Ensuring compliance to key customer and regulatory requirements.

· Financial analysis, monitoring, and control.

· Resource management and scheduling.

· Change management.

· Key stakeholder management and acts as key customer interface for all project matters.

· Responsible for ensuring the most cost effective and efficient means of delivery, while mitigating risk and leveraging opportunities.

Desired Experience, Skills and qualifications

· Project Management qualification such as APM PMQ/PRINCE2 or similar (or relevant graduate qualification in Project Management).

· Minimum of two years’ technical PM experience.

· Experience of working with MoD, DE&S, or government contracting and programme management organisations is highly desirable.

· Proficient in the use of Office 365, including MS Project, as well as other contemporary software tools.

· Technical qualifications in Engineering/IT/Telecommunications.

· Articulate and well-rounded, with good written and oral communication skills.

· Enthusiastic approach to learning new technologies and working with customers and clients on their requirements.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and strong personal initiative. Good attention to detail.

· Able to work and produce consistent results with minimal supervision.

· Full UK driving licence.

Providence seeks a candidate who can balance the above requirements with a sound understanding of our business operations and a forward looking and inquisitive mindset. We are involved in a diverse, challenging, and stimulating industry – our customers bring us challenging problems to solve and demand high standards. The successful candidate will show enough knowledge of mostof the points listed above and be able to effectively communicate how elsethey could add value to our team.

Notes

· A full-time position working on interesting, high-value projects for customers at the cutting edge of defence, crime prevention, and national security.

· Outstanding office facilities and an informal working environment. A significant opportunity to develop and grow with the company as we accelerate and expand operations.

· Opportunities for advancement and career development within a dynamic and growing team.

· 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.

· Company pension scheme.

· Option for flexible/remote working (after probation).

· Continual training and career development.

· Salary in the region of £50-60k, but negotiable depending on experience.

· The successful candidate will be required to undergo vetting procedures with a view to achieving a Security Clearance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Project Management: 2 years (preferred)

Work remotely:

• Yes