Wednesday, 8 July 2015

Commercial Project Manager Computer People - Cambridge, GB

Listing Info
Currently seeking a Commercial Project Manager - Defence Group for my Great Chesterford based client.

Due to Aggressive growth in the defence and security sector has created an urgent need for an Commercial Project Manager within my clients expanding Defence Group, which leads the business growth of their defence sector.

The New Commercial Project Manager Will Have Two Main Roles

  • To manage the execution of client projects to defined specification, time and budget. As they run a
  • matrix organisation structure, this will often involve managing a team that is distributed across a
    range of technical groups.
  • To manage the development of bids, based on opportunities created by the sales team. This will
  • require pulling together technical input from the design teams, commercial input from the sales
    team and ensuring that the necessary documentation is generated in line with the deadlines
    associated with each bid.

    In Order To Accomplish These Goals, The New Commercial Project Manager Is Likely To Have The Following Attributes

  • Experience of preparing commercial and technical bid or proposal documents, ideally in
  • the defence environment
  • A good degree from a leading university in electronics, physics or a similar discipline
  • Considerable experience of client contact.
  • A career background including several year's electronic hardware or system design
  • A solid history in successful project delivery, in a technical environment
  • The ability to take ownership of projects from commercial proposition through completion
  • My cleints are looking for formal project management qualifications, but the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the theory behind successful project management in a technical environment and the proven ability to apply it.

    Experience Of Bidding For UK Defence Projects Is Highly Desirable. Personally, You Are Likely To

  • Be motivated by delivering a good job for your clients
  • Have the ability to focus and prioritise
  • Have a high energy level, and be self motivating and self directing
  • Be comfortable with challenge and uncertainty
  • Be capable of both working alone and leading a team
  • Be personable and approachable.
  • I would be interested in hearing from applicants already in an equivalent role, and also from candidates who aspire to this role and are able to demonstrate the potential to develop the necessary skills.

    My Clients offer great career development opportunities for the right person, as well as the ability to work among some of the best technical developers in the world. They are highly meritocratic and give their staff significant freedom as to how they accomplish their work but expect high drive and energy from them in return.

    If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity please send me your CV with a covering letter or call me on 0207 634 0232

    Due to the nature of this position, candidates must be willing to undergo, and eligible to achieve, HMG security clearance up to at least SC level.

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