What we're looking for

• Project /Programme Management experience – ideally gained in a matrix organisation
• Strong risk management skills and knowledge
• Sound business judgement and appreciation of complex problems
• Strong communication and motivational skills
• Ability to embrace new challenges and deal with a level of ambiguity
• Experience of managing projects from a business perspective, including EVM, schedule adherence and schedule risk assessments.
• Negotiating and influencing skills, with the ability to establish and maintain relationships and work collaboratively across various levels in an organisation
• Drive and motivation in leading project teams to strive for excellence in the face of adversity
• Engage, share standard methodology and find opportunities for innovation

What's in it for you?

• Working in an exciting, complex and changing environment, there are opportunities to add value and make a difference in delivering capability to our customers.
• A great platform to embed your partner management skills, across a diverse multi-functional, international, organisation.
• Exposure to working within a vibrant Project Management community
• Opportunity to gain professional/accredited project management qualification
• Career progression opportunities within and outside the Project Management function
• High level of integration between functional directorates and customers within UK and our European counterparts.
• Open forum to share best practice and innovative methodologies.

Our benefits  

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.

Why us?

MBDA is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

We're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK's work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. 

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended 2-3 days per week approach to on-site and remote working.