CAVS Project Manager
// Role Summary
Join Rheinmetall Electronics UK Ltd. as a CAVS Project Manager in Bristol, responsible for the successful transition and delivery of Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (CAVS) to the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS). Drive training delivery and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure effective simulation environments.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage the transition of CAVS to ACTS and ensure successful training event delivery.
- Liaise with Training Delivery and Training Support Services to meet training demand.
- Oversee third-party responsibilities and manage project plans, risks, and budgets.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Raytheon UK.
- Support continuous improvement of collective training capabilities.
- Requires eligibility to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.
// Role Specification
About the Role
Rheinmetall Electronics UK Ltd. is seeking a motivated CAVS Project Manager to support the Omnia Transition Project Manager in the successful transition of Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (CAVS) to the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS). This is a permanent, full-time position based in Bristol.
Key Responsibilities
The CAVS Project Manager will be instrumental in ensuring the successful delivery of CAVS training events. Key responsibilities include:
- Driving and ensuring CAVS training delivery.
- Developing and executing the CAVS Transition Integrated Master Schedule for REUK activities.
- Ensuring the delivery of the REUK scope of CAVS Transition.
- Collaborating with Booking and Scheduling Services to understand and meet training demand through effective resource planning.
- Managing third-party CAVS responsibilities, escalating to Raytheon UK as necessary.
- Engaging and collaborating with internal and external Omnia Training and REUK stakeholders, maintaining clear communication channels.
- Identifying potential risks and proactively implementing mitigation strategies.
- Monitoring and managing budgets in conjunction with the REUK PMO.
- Allocating and managing resources effectively with Training Delivery and Training Support Services.
- Collaborating with engineering teams on technical aspects of solutions and capturing user feedback.
- Supporting the PMO in managing CAVS Change Requests or Task Orders.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong organisational and team management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
- An understanding of technical development processes.
- A proactive and self-motivated attitude.
- A formal Project Management Qualification and/or suitable Project experience.
- Experience working within a highly regulated and technical sector.
- Familiarity with UK defence and procurement processes/standards is desirable.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain Security Clearance for UK Defence Sector projects.
- Desirable experience in implementing new Training Solutions to the UK MoD.
- Must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years due to pre-employment checks.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Flexible working hours allowing for an early finish on Fridays.
- 4-times Death-in-Service Benefit.
- BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance after probation.
- Long Service Rewards.
- Employer Pension contributions.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g., Cycle to Work).
- Discounted Ferry Bookings and Gym Membership.
- Bi-Monthly on-site massages.
- Excellent Training Opportunities.
- Recommend a friend scheme.
- Excellent canteen facilities and staff social events.