Job Description

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We are seeking a Project Manager to join our dynamic Projects Team (3-4 people) and manage projects from concept through to completion and delivery. This is a varied role where you will oversee R&D projects, product delivery initiatives, and provide support for demonstrations, exercises, and deployments.

Key responsibilities

Collaborate with all departments to develop product breakdown structures and detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Monitor project budgets to ensure activities remain within financial constraints. Prepare technical documentation and compliance reports as required. Plan and coordinate project meetings to ensure effective and productive outcomes.

Essential skills and experience

Relevant and recent Project Management experience in a manufacturing arena, ideally maritime or automotive Project Management Certification (one of the following): PRINCE2 (Foundation or Practitioner) PMP (Project Management Professional) APM PMQ (Association for Project Management - Project Management Qualification) Proven significant experience in managing projects from concept to delivery in a similar role. Proficiency in MS Project and MS Excel. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Desirable skills and experience

Background or experience in small vessel production. Understanding of technical drawings and Bills of Materials (BoMs). Familiarity with 123 software.

What we provide:

Competitive salary

25 days holiday per year, plus paid bank holiday

Flexi working

Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover

Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution, there is no cap on the employee contribution level

Life assurance 3x salary

Group Income Protection

Health Care Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing mental health and wellbeing support

Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

Important to know:

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to Government security checks.

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities to all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Fareham PO15 5RT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Can you evidence five years' continuous residency in the UK? What are your salary expectations and notice period? Can you evidence strong recent experience in a complex, fast paced manufacturing environment? Can you evidence a formal Project Management Certificate, ie PRINCE2, PMP, APM PMQ?
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person