Senior Project Manager
Full-Time, Permanent
Inchinnan, Hybrid working

About the Company
JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services. Operating worldwide, the company is the world’s leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.

The Opportunity
We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join the JFD team.

The successful candidate for this role will join the leadership team embedded into the Defence Tactical Delivery Vehicle Team within JFD’s Defence Division.

You will become a key member of the leadership team, being accountable for the delivery of high value, strategically important international defence projects through a dedicated resource pool.

Initially reporting to the Head of Engineering and Production the chain of command for this role will change as the project enters various delivery phases.  This will be full time on a specific, high-profile project for a period of c.12 months and, subject to the completion of specific deliverables, thereafter supporting an ongoing pipeline of high profile NPD activities as we productionise against them for specific customer demands.

The successful candidate will be accountable for the P&L, delivery and performance of it’s projects and will be expected to have high standards of project management, execution and reporting - all managed through the (PMO) Project Management Office function. As a senior member of the PMO team, this role will lead by example and pragmatically drive adherence to PMO processes and procedures. 

You will will be required to lead a global multi-disciplinary project team to deliver the project on time, on budget and to the complete satisfaction of the customer and internal stakeholders and will carry a hybrid working approach with frequent travel to production sites.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead strategically important international projects within JFD’s global Defence portfolio with delivery of the project on time, on budget and to the customers complete satisfaction.
• Develop detailed project plans to guide the customer and internal stakeholders on the projects progress, status, risks and variances from the plan in line with PMO processes whilst delivering mission success for our customer and achieving or exceeding contract performance obligations.
• Act as the primary point of contact with the customer and be comfortable dealing with Senior Military and/or Defence personnel whilst managing project constraints and conflicts including resource and schedule demands.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environment, sustainability, legal and security objectives are achieved throughout the lifecycle of the project.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with JFD’s Global Project Execution Process (GPEP), New Process Design (NPD) and associated procedures to ensure that the governance is maintained throughout the project.
• Accurately communicate project status and performance (weekly & monthly reporting as required) to internal and external stakeholders, in accordance with the approved reporting processes. This will include working and reporting contractual KPI’s.
• Support activities associated with sub-contractor and equipment selection and acquisition with JFD’s commercial and procurement functions.
• Manage and coordinate effective communication between key stakeholders for the purpose of resolving technical, commercial or procurement issues whilst assigning and managing tasks to vendors, engineering, production, and support functions.

 Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
You will need demonstrable experience in a Senior Project Management role with proven experience with UK and International Defence contracting terms and conditions.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!  

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JFD – part of a Global James Fisher Group
James Fisher is a global engineering services company that has evolved from its origins as a ship owner and operator to provide expertise and innovative technology across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. We help our customers deliver on their promises safely, efficiently, and responsibly. With a strong heritage built on our people and innovation, we are embedding sustainability across our business.

Our strategy, centred around the One James Fisher ambition, aims to build a cohesive engineering service company in the Blue Economy.

• Our Energy Division offers safe, sustainable products and services for oil, gas, and renewables.
• The Defence Division provides underwater systems and life support for defence and commercial diving markets.
• Maritime Transport leads in global maritime shipping and ship-to-ship transfer services.

Together, we are building a brighter, bolder, and more innovative future. 

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce. For more information Click here