Project Manager

Job Description:

Position: Project Manager
Location: Farnborough or Bournemouth (Hybrid working can be agreed)
Working Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours per weekAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the Gama Aviation Project Management Office (PMO) in support of work across the Gama Group. This is a diverse role that offers the unique opportunity to work on high-impact projects, which requires knowledge and experience of many different aspects of the Aviation Industry. The Project Manager will pay a pivotal role in leading, coordinating and delivering multiple challenging yet rewarding projects, including all aspects of project delivery to the point at which a capability is transitioned to a business-as-usual state. This role will have exposure to various aspects of our business, from operations to innovation initiatives, with the responsibility of ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.The successful candidate will be joining an innovative team, tackling complex challenges that directly impact our business growth and success, whilst driving continuous improvement across the PMO function. We are looking for a driven and experienced Project Manager, who will be required to engage confidently at a senior level across the Strategic Business Units (SBU) and be able to tailor internal process for the different and specific needs of each SBU. The ability to contribute to bid development and commercial negotiations is highly desirable as is the ability to build and manage long term customer relationships.
About us:Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.
Responsibilities:

Assisting the PMO with the delivery of projects across the business and acting as the focal point for internal stakeholders during the planning and initiation phases of a project
Providing robust project governance in line with internal processes and industry best practice
Responsible for the development, ownership and implementation of project management plans, schedules, risk registers and other associated tools
Completing internal and external reporting including schedule, financial and quality performance
Assisting with bid development work as required, providing inputs on cost, schedule and risk
Providing assistance to account managers during the business as usual phase of a contract
Delivering briefs to the senior leadership team and providing assistance in the preparation of briefs and presentations to the Board of Directors

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:Essential

Significant experience of delivering complex projects, ideally in an aviation, manufacturing or technology environment
Proven ability to work as part of a matrix organisation
Able to apply different methodology as required i.e. waterfall vs agile
Able to manage multiple projects concurrently without impacting performance
Experience of commercial and contract negotiation processes
Proficient in a range of project management software tools including MS Project
Excellent communication skills with a range of audiences including senior managers and customers
Experience of forming and maintaining working relationships across professional and operational boundaries
Able to travel regularly within the UK, and occasional international travel
The post holder must be eligible to hold security clearance to SC level

Advantageous

Management of Risk (MoR) and/or Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) are highly desirable
Formal project management qualification such as Prince 2, APM PMQ would be advantageous

In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

Great Work-Life Balance with our Hybrid Working Policy – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Competitive Group Pension Scheme
Comprehensive Life Assurance *
Comprehensive Income Protection *
Comprehensive Travel Insurance *
Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation) *
Free Car Parking
2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development

*(Subject to insurance underwriting)Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Ident #: VN1116

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com

Gama Aviation has operations in 45 locations in 17 countries across five continents, making it one of the world’s leading aviation services companies. Its services include line and base maintenance, FBO services, engineering design, aircraft management...

Benefits:
Health, 401K, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance

Supported Manufacturers:
Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault, Cessna, Hawker Beechcraft and Embraer

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Gama Aviation Signature

Two Corporate Drive
Suite 1050
Shelton, Connecticut 06484 USA
www.gamasignature.com