People Manager, Engineering Project Management Group

People Manager, Engineering Project Management Group
Location: Stevenage (Relocation Package Available)
Work Arrangement: Flexible, typically 3 days a week onsite
Salary: Up to £60,000, depending on experience

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 Ryan at R.Flood@mane.co.uk or call 01923 470761.