Introduction
We have 9 Level 3 Project Manager positions available with DE&S
Important
Project Manager
The Job
At Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), we’re here to provide for the Army, the Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force, as they serve our country all over the world. We support those on the front line by providing smarter tech. Vehicles that go further, and faster. Newer, more effective equipment for land, sea, and air. We deliver the kit the UK military needs to maintain advantage and stay protected, as they protect life at home and overseas.
Our people push for best-in-class every day – because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skillset, if you’re driven to set new standards, find your place at DE&S. Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?
Job description
The Project Management function delivers some of the most complex and exciting projects in UK defence, offering fantastic variety with the support to shape and grow your career. Working arm-in-arm with Project Controls specialists, our teams deliver fast-paced, cutting-edge projects – from the newest armoured vehicles to ground-breaking future aviation technologies – while ensuring critical core programmes keep moving forward, too.
We’re an Association for Project Management accredited organisation, and as part of our team you’ll benefit from plenty of opportunities for development, on-going training, access to funded professional qualifications, and a c.27% employer pension contribution. You’ll also have access to a wide range of employee networks, including the Women’s Inclusive Network, Race & Culture Network, Pride Network, Disability Network – and many more. We recognise that the best people for the job may have commitments outside of work, so we’re pleased to promote flexible working to support our colleagues in balancing work and home life.
At Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), we’re excited to be expanding our Project Management function.
We have progressive and dynamic positions for Project Managers to utilise and develop knowledge and experience in line with business needs to support our armed forces. If you have the pride, passion and commitment, with the drive to develop your skills and experience of leadership and delivering successful outcomes, then you will find yourself in good company at DE&S. Growing your career as part of DE&S, you will provide you with the diverse opportunities at the forefront of ensuring the delivery of crucial and significant projects. This could include the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) across the country and the planning and distribution of the mass vaccination programme against COVID, or guaranteeing future capabilities involving robotics and automation to take people out an area of conflict. You will be supported by your manager and wider team to achieve your career goals and aspirations with mentoring available to fulfil your potential and funding for industry-recognised qualifications.
Please note some attendance to the stated site may be required for this position.
We strongly recommend tailoring your CV in line with our CV guidance before applying, with specific sections to highlight Key Achievements, Relevant Experience, and Applied Skills & Knowledge.
Responsibilities
– Lead, manage and develop multidisciplinary teams across varying levels of project complexity
– Be accountable for the delivery of project outputs ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient means of delivery
– Support an open, honest, no blame culture, proactively tackling shortfalls, learning from experience, and implementing constructive next steps
– Engage with stakeholders to identify, assess and mitigate risks to secure project delivery
– Meet with customers to successfully manage the start of projects, leading the development of project business cases and delivery plans
– Demonstrate a positive can-do attitude to all aspects of work with the adaptability and versatility to act as a catalyst for change
– Contribute to the continual improvement of the team, through a commitment to self-learning and supporting your team’s learning and development
What you will be assessed against
To be successful with your application you must demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
* Leadership and people management, or that of a multi-disciplinary team
* Experience in managing a project to deliver outputs and outcomes
* Experience in stakeholder engagement and building positive working relationship
* The ability to solve problems and find solutions
* Proven ability to be resilient in an ever changing and volatile environment
It will also benefit your application if you are able to demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
* APMP or Prince 2 qualification
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competencies and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
* Controlling a Project – Practitioner
* Stakeholder Management – Supervised Practitioner
* Making effective decisions
* Leadership
