What We Can Offer You:
- Company Bonus: Up to 2,500 (subject to company performance)
- Paid Overtime
- Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee combined)
- Annual Salary Review
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 days
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus holiday purchase options
- Fantastic Site Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and an on-site gym at Stevenage
- Career Progression: Excellent development opportunities
- Relocation Package: Potentially available for this role
The Role:
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for engineering and project management? We're looking for a visionary leader to guide our Engineering Project Management Group on a 12-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you'll be integral to shaping the future of our Electronics Engineering organization. We seek a proven people manager who excels in driving performance and fostering professional growth. If you're passionate about leading teams to success and have a strategic mindset for impactful projects, this role is your next great challenge.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Team Management: Provide strategic oversight and functional line management for the Engineering Project Manager (EPM) team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the critical mission of delivering defense equipment.
- Project Delivery Oversight: Support and guide EPMs in the successful execution of complex engineering projects, ensuring they meet deadlines, budget constraints, and quality standards.
- Team Development: Enhance the team's capabilities through effective training programs, mentorship, and development plans to address current and future business needs.
- Performance Management: Conduct thorough development and performance evaluations to maximize team potential and address areas for improvement.
- Continuous Improvement: Initiate and manage development and improvement initiatives within the EPM group to boost efficiency and effectiveness in project delivery.
- Motivation and Retention: Develop strategies to motivate, retain, and grow the team, ensuring high levels of engagement and commitment to organizational objectives.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in providing leadership and functional line management within a dynamic environment, particularly in defense equipment delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to lead EPMs in delivering complex engineering solutions on time, within budget, and to high quality.
- Strong capability in team development, including motivating, retaining, and growing team members to meet workload forecasts and business needs.
- Experience in delivering high-quality development and performance evaluations to maximize team potential.
- Initiative and experience in managing EPM development and improvement initiatives.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the role, UK government security clearance is required. Candidates must hold British or dual nationality.
Interested? Contact Albe at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).