Infrastructure Project Manager

About the job

Stevenage

A fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team and be involved in the next generation products being produced by MBDA

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site dependent upon workload classification

Security Clearance: UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo the HMG Security Check process (SC), which is managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. Please note that DV clearance may be required for this role.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity in a fast moving, unique, multi-national function developing and leading complex I.T. projects and solutions. You will be driving forward the definition & delivery of national & multi-national activities, collaborating with our Customers and Suppliers to the mutual benefit of all.

This role will give you the opportunity to run multiple infrastructure projects at once, of various sizes, and reporting to various partners.

What we're looking for from you:

• Qualified and experienced in Project management methodologies such as Prince 2, AGILE.
  A working knowledge of ITIL would be an advantage
• Able to demonstrate the ability to run multiple projects simultaneously
• The ability to manage numerous stakeholders of varying seniority, familiarity with standard reporting processes to keep management abreast of project status
• Successfully lead a project team, from inception (Business Requirements) to completion (Acceptance Into Service / Lessons learnt) and at all times keeping to schedule, quality and cost
• Identify the management of risks, issues, problems and their mitigations & remediation throughout the life cycle of the project
• Have solid knowledge of current & emerging technologies and how they can be harnessed to the benefit of our business. Ideally in Microsoft technologies, High Performance Computing (HPC), Data Centres & storage solutions such as Netapp & EMC
• Be able to work in National and International teams, have understanding of cultural difference and their impact on Business, solutions and projects

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MBDA is a leading defence organisation.  We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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