Job Ref: 214155608

Date: 2021-07-08 12:21:52

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Chelton wants you!

Are you on the lookout for an electrifying career in a dynamic, booming industry? Are you passionate about what you do and constantly on the lookout for the next big idea? Then we want you!

Aerospace and defence equipment wouldn’t be able to operate if it wasn’t for avionic manufacturers like Chelton. We pride ourselves on working with customers and being attuned to industry trends to expand the possibilities of aerospace and defence and give our customers a helping hand in achieving mission success. Working in challenging environments, producing failsafe technology with smart thinking – it’s just what we do. But we couldn’t do it without the Chelton A-team. That’s why we’re on the look out to add a Junior Project Manager to our elite workforce.

No two days are ever the same at Chelton, you’ll constantly be faced with new challenges to overcome. From the very beginning, you will be able to take full ownership and accountability to see products through to success. After all, where would we be if it wasn’t for the people behind the products?

If you’re looking to leave your mark on the world, why not choose the exhilarating world of aerospace and defence and better yet, join Chelton for your chance to innovate, create and excite.

This role will be based at our headquarters in Marlow, Buckinghamshire working on Air Traffic Management projects

As a Junior Project Manager your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

* 3 years’ experience of working in project teams and/or experience of working in project teams and team leading

* Experience delivering CAT3 projects moving to CAT2 through the relevant level of the PPM Academy

* Experience of managing small scale work packages involving the same or similar functions and technology, with proven delivery track record.

* Sufficient knowledge of the functional disciplines and supply chain that require management.

* Knowledge and demonstrable experience of appropriate PPM techniques

* Knowledge of ATM systems is desirable but not essential as ‘on the job’ training will be provided

As a Junior Project Manager your key responsibilities will include

* Deliver projects to agreed time, cost and quality parameters.

* Direct, motivate and provide leadership for the project team.

* Organise, coordinate and direct the project activities.

* Manage risks and issues proactively

* Ensure effective and open communication throughout the project team and with stakeholders.

* Lead the project teams planning efforts and identify resource requirements based on agreed scope.

* Manage relationships with key customer personnel

* Manage and deliver the required product (s) for each project, phase or stage motivating the supply chain.

* Manage the tracking, updating and reporting progress and or variance on all aspects of the Project to include financials (EAC), project plans (IMS), work breakdown structures (WBS), project risk registers and CDF adherence with project reporting calendar to both internal and external customers.

* Seek to minimise the effects of change ‘scope creep’, ensure changes are formally processed.

Remuneration

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also join a flexible benefits scheme offering private medical insurance, life assurance, matched pension and 25 days holiday per annum with the ability to buy and sell days. We are also happy to offer flexible working and a part-subsidised cafeteria.

About Chelton

Securing success in some of the world’s most demanding environments isn’t just down to Chelton’s failsafe, pioneering technology. From aerospace and defence communications through to navigation and electronic warfare, it’s all driven by the people behind it.

Top-level talent pushing boundaries from the moment we first explore requirements. Always looking for new ways to meet tough challenges. And asking the right questions to find answers that redefine capabilities.

At Chelton, we’re proud to be on our customers’ team. Bringing together smart thinking, technological excellence and future vision – whatever their system ambitions

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