Project Manager – Airports / Government Security

Project Manager – Bracknell – £46 – £55k + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is an innovative market leader within the field of designing and manufacturing computerised biometric and electronic security systems. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Project Manager who is looking for a role that they can really make their own. You will be working on Airport and Government Security projects where you will have the opportunity to work with high profile and leading edge technology. The successful candidate will be driven and looking for a challenging role where opportunities for progression are not limited, you will be comfortable both dealing with senior executives and rolling your sleeves up and being hands on when needed and will suit someone who wants a varied role. Experience of working in an international environment and working with or for large System Integrators will be advantageous however experience of working in airports, government security projects or similar environments is vital for this role. You will be contractually based in Bracknell but frequent travel both within the UK and within Europe will be required. This is a smaller company so no two days are the same and demands will vary from a day-to-day basis.

Your role will include:

• Customer and 3rd party Management, working occasionally independently in a customer environment.
• Co-ordinating sub-contractors, 3rd parties and managing multiple customers whilst ensuring the commercial interests of the business are represented
• Management of internal resources – ranging from s/w development team, product design/ engineering, Quality Assurance and local installation resources
• Commercial, Financial and Risk Management – Able to produce and update Project Plans, Risk Logs and have P&L accountability.
• Sound understanding of financials, be competent in MS project and able to manage risk logs and produce similar project documentation.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience within Project Management, capable of managing multiple tasks and ideally some experience/working knowledge of IT Service Delivery.
• Excellent prioritisation skills with the ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Prince2 qualified (or equivalent) and preferably ITIL qualified or good working knowledge of ITIL]
• Competent in MS Project and other core MS applications
• Experience of working within Airports, Biometrics, Security and Government Clients
• Interpersonal Skills, must be comfortable operating independently within a customer environment
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• First class communicator able to communicate well and liaise with other colleagues overseas
• Well presented and professional at all times
• A professional manner and appearance at all times, with a good sense of humour and a positive outlook.
• Technical background is an advantage
• Willingness to travel on a frequent basis

Due to the nature of this role security clearance is an essential part of this role and will be obtained for you by our client if you do not have this already. Additionally flexibility with your work is essential, your role will be varied and split between working in the office and in the field the successful candidate must be willing to travel to Portugal on a regular basis. In return for your hard work they offer a fantastic working environment, an attractive remuneration package and excellent benefits. If you are interested in working as part of a fast growing company within a high tech industry and the chance to develop your skills and experience please do not hesitate to apply. Please note only those who are eligible to work within the UK will be accepted for this role.