Project Manager, Operations Manager

Salary:
Up to 60000 per annum dependent on relevant experience

At Callen-Lenz we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands;

technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

• Integrity
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Excellence

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing friendly and multi-disciplined team working on a range of diverse and interesting projects leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
• Pension Scheme via Royal London
• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
• Green Car Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Vitality
• Private Dental insurance via Bupa
• Enhanced Maternity and paternity
• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Access to an independent financial advisor year round
• Training & development opportunities

In the role of Project Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of projects on time within budget and in line with the stakeholder requirements and scope while building and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

As a key member of the Programmes team you will support the positive outcomes of projects from bid initial requirements capture/ scoping to project delivery and close out. Responsible for continuously monitoring the performance of allocated programmes and managing off‑track items.

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on‑time within scope and budget and required quality levels.
• Develop project scope and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop detailed project plans and track/monitor/report progress.
• Coordinate commercial and technical issues and requirements with the customer.
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Integrate functional teams to align execution including design, manufacturing, operations and procurement.
• Actively execute risk, issue and opportunity management to control and mitigate risk exposure and take advantage of opportunities.
• Undertake any other activity required to ensure successful delivery of the programme.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Provide bid/proposal support/leadership as required.
• Contribute to the improvement of company/project processes and procedures.

• Demonstrate daily commitment to health and safety in the workplace by ensuring tasks are performed safely.
• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to or observes in the correct manner.
• When required or directed participate in any health and safety training.

Perform other project management related duties as required.

• Demonstrable experience in Project Management with a successful track record in setting up and executing complex projects to agreed schedule, budget and quality.
• Ability to coordinate internal resources and third parties for flawless project execution.
• Competent in Microsoft Project and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.