Capability Demonstration Project Manager

Capability Demonstration Project Manager

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 417

Position:
Full-time

Location:

Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

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.

• Innovation
• Integrity
• 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.

Our benefits include:

• 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
• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)
• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
• Private Health Insurance via Bupa
• 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 this role you will be responsible for identifying, planning, developing, and delivering Callen-Lenz capability demonstrations, both in the UK or Overseas, either in the form of static displays and exhibitions, and/or flying demonstrations. The ability to plan and execute such events is key to shaping and driving the Callen-Lenz Business Development strategy and delivery across the full range of Callen-Lenz products and capabilities.

This role is for an experienced Project Manager with strong sector knowledge, and proven ability to project manage and deliver capability demonstration events.

• Lead the planning and delivery of Callen-Lenz’s capability demonstration activities and static displays, in the UK and overseas, including identification and management of associated risks and opportunities.
• Plan and lead each capability demonstration activity as a discrete project, with responsibility and accountability for performance to cost, schedule, and quality parameters.
• Develop and maintain a set of standard operating procedures for capability demonstrations to drive commonality, consistency, and efficiency wherever practicable.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and work alongside the Business Development team to build long-term relationships with key influencers and decision-makers across the customer community.
• Work with Business Development to actively support the development of Campaign Plans and Influence Plans with a focus on capability demonstration activities.
• As required, to support Business Development activity, including contributing to bids, proposals, and client presentations.
• As required, act as Project Manager for other projects and activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate Risk Assessments to cover both generic capability demonstration risks and also risks specific to particular activities.
• 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.

Qualifications:

Desirable:
Formal Project…