Our client requires a Project Manager, ideally with experience within the Shipbuilding industry, to co-ordinate stakeholder activity for the research project and subsequently project manage the resulting vessel through the design development, construction, trials and delivery phases
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
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Recognised qualification in Project Management
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5+ years relevant professional experience, preferably within the Shipbuilding industry
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Experience of successfully delivering complex technical products from initial design definition through to final test and acceptance into service
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Excellent organisational and leadership skills and experience with leading diverse teams, stakeholders and suppliers
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Experience of managing significant value (financial, strategic) projects to challenging timescales, budgets and requirements
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Good commercial skills and awareness of relevant contractual aspects associated with project delivery
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Ability to effectively communicate, present and negotiate direct with key external stakeholders, often in overseas environments
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Co-ordinate communication between all concerned parties, including, but not limited to, project partners, technical teams, funding bodies, internal departments, client, specialist consultants, Classification Society and other regulatory bodies, equipment suppliers and sub-contractors
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Project reporting to all internal and external stakeholders
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Defining the project structure, planning and WBS building on the information generated during the concept phase
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Definition of the Project Team that will lead the project delivery
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Clear definition and placement of work packages including key subcontracts required to deliver the project
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Ensuring appropriate risk, opportunity, security, trade controls, quality and configuration management for the project
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Planning, monitoring, control and update of the project including implementation and management of project Life Cycle Management gate reviews
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Ensuring that the project remains up to date and consistent with the project goals and business objectives
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Ensuring that project milestones are met and that cash flow is optimised