Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

This is a hybrid role with a business that is located at the foot of the beautiful Malvern Hills in Worcestershire. This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and innovative team that supports international and domestic customers who are 'interested to know what is happening in places they cannot be'. We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, training, progression and up to 49 days holiday (25 days plus a maximum of 24 days via our flexible working system). We have a strong team ethos and utilise the latest software development tools and methodologies. The team creates software products that produce meaningful intelligence from multiple data sources and present this information in an intuitive, secure and timely manner. We take the complexity out of data to empower our customers (www.sci-toolset.com).

Purpose of the Role:

Collins ISR Systems UK is seeking a pro-active and committed Programme / Project Manager. The PM will to be responsible for the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects / programmes, applying project management skills to ensure delivery to time, cost and quality.

The role will involve overseas travel in particular to the Middle East, Far East and the US (approx. 20%).

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Manage complex programmes involving teams of stakeholders where the PM does not have direct line management responsibility
• Track project costs to meet budgets
• Meeting contractual obligations
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to external and internal stakeholders
• Obtain customer acceptance of project deliverables and manage and achieve excellent customer satisfaction
• Be able to manage several projects simultaneously
• Prepare and present progress updates to appropriate management channels on a regular basis
• Bid management with responsible for coordinating and submitting bids/proposals to existing or prospective customers
• Develop any appropriate follow-on work by supporting the business to develop future pipeline of work
• Identify and adapt best practices, ensuring previous lessons learnt are adopted and new lessons are identified to benefit future projects.

Personal Qualities and Skills:

• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, risk, budget, and timeline
• At least four years project management experience
• Experience seeing projects through the full IT project life cycle
• Proven experience of managing customer engagement
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, tools and methodologies
• Self-motivated individual required with excellent communication skills
• Excellent project financial management and analytical skills
• Be able to work within a team of experienced Programme Managers
• Degree qualified or equivalent
• Association of Project Management (APM) qualification or equivalent is preferable

Collins Aerospace is a multi-national organisation who can provide exceptional career opportunities to exceptional individuals. Our benefits package includes 25 days leave + Bank Holidays, Competitive pension scheme, Family Private Medical Insurance, and the ability to buy / sell up to five days holiday per year. We have a flexible working pattern, where with an addition 2 days per month flexitime can be earned

All job offers are subject to being able to obtain relevant security clearances required.

From time to time the successful candidate may be required by the Company to perform other tasks and/or learn new skills which are not included in the above description, but are within the capabilities of the individual and, where necessary, training will be given.