Assistant Project Manager

Permanent, Full-time

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role within the Submarine Platforms Team, supporting the delivery of high-value, strategically significant international programmes. You will manage and deliver projects and services in line with objectives set by the Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for financial control, budgeting and procurement in accordance with delegated authority. Working as part of a global, multi‑disciplinary team, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of customers and internal stakeholders.

The role requires strong project management, execution and reporting standards, applied through the PMO framework, and may involve international travel to support project delivery worldwide. With no direct reports, you will lead by example, driving consistent adherence to project management processes and best practice.

Assistant Project Manager

Inchinnan, Glasgow - Hybrid

Permanent, Full-time

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role within the Submarine Platforms Team, supporting the delivery of high-value, strategically significant international programmes. You will manage and deliver projects and services in line with objectives set by the Senior Leadership Team, taking responsibility for financial control, budgeting and procurement in accordance with delegated authority. Working as part of a global, multi‑disciplinary team, you will help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of customers and internal stakeholders.

The role requires strong project management, execution and reporting standards, applied through the PMO framework, and may involve international travel to support project delivery worldwide. With no direct reports, you will lead by example, driving consistent adherence to project management processes and best practice.

• Support project delivery, including financial performance against budget and achievement of contractual and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Monitor, compile and submit project reports to customers and internal stakeholders in line with PMO processes, including KPI reporting.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, sustainability and security requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle, in line with legal and regulatory standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans to communicate progress, status and variances to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, mitigating and reporting project risks to ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with JFD’s Global Project Execution Process (GPEP), New Process Design (NPD) and associated governance requirements.
• Work closely with the HSEQ function to ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental policies and procedures.
• Communicate project status and performance accurately through the tiered management system on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, including KPI reporting.
• What we’re looking for:
• Project management experience.
• Experienced working in teams of varied disciplines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Ability to drive work in challenging and pressurised situations.
• Excellent analytical skills including working knowledge of MS Office Programs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at all levels of an organisation.
• Be personally energetic, dynamic, positive, and enthusiastic and possess the ability to think laterally and act proactively through reasoned decision making .
• Hold a full clean driver’s license .
• Nice to have:
• International product delivery experience, preferably within the Defence environment.
• Awareness of working to maritime, defence standards and international quality & safety standards would be advantageous.
• APM Project Fundamentals & Project Management Qualification (or similar)
• Familiar with international Quality and Safety standards (ISO 9001, 45001 etc.)
• Familiar with working to facilities…