Project Officer in Bolton, Greater Manchester

Job title - Project Officer
Location - Bolton
Duration - 6 months - likely to be extended
Pay rate - Up to £26 - £29.40 per hour Umbrella Inside IR45

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE INDUSTRY, YOU MUST HAVE AT LEAST SC SECURITY CLEARANCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE AND RESIDE IN THE UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of our largest UK Defence companies!

Responsibilities:
This role will require you to work with the Manufacturing project teams in delivering missiles and test equipment throughout their product life-cycles and in accordance with established company project control methodologies.
The role of Project Officer provides support to a range of deliverables across multiple Manufacturing task areas and can provide a stepping stone for further progress within a project management environment.
The Project Officer support the Heads of Manufacturing and Production Project Managers across multiple projects and sites as required, providing delivery of the following:
* Maintenance and regular reporting of project Key Performance Indicators.
* Act as an interface within Manufacturing to help ensure programme delivery, quality and cost.
* Provide, understand and present information at internal reviews and meetings.
* Assist the team with Risk and Opportunity management.
* Assist in the compilation of Manufacturing estimates and Cost at Completions.
* Assist in the compilation and analysis of workload forecast.
* Compilation and maintenance of project programmes and schedules.
* Maintain and improve the interface with internal customers and external departments.
* Some travel between company sites will be required.

Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)
* Enthusiastic, pro-active and tenacious individual who can prioritise as well as manage day-to-day tactical decisions.
* A clear, strong and effective communicator.
* Numerate and confident with basic mathematics
* Knowledgeable and experienced in the basic application of Project Management skills at an assistant level.
* Computer literacy - basic but proven skills required in MS Word, spread sheets, presentations and planning tools.
* Experience with SAP materials management system and Primavera 6 planning tool is preferred but not essential.
* Local, job specific training will be provided as appropriate.

Skillset/experience required:
Experience in projects at this level required.

If you think this is the role for you, just get in touch!

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.