Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, are now recruiting for a PMO Project Manager to join our Project Management Office [PMO] team where you'll support us with work transfer and new product introduction in our highly regulated industry.
This role will be based at our Staverton site however the role includes travel to other Ontic sites and customer locations globally, providing exposure to international programmes and senior stakeholders early in your career.
Ontic is a more than just a business, we're a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We're committed to excellence, driving us to continuously improve and adapt, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.
The Role:
As PMO Project Manager you will support the delivery of work transfer, new product introduction, and site integration projects whilst assisting in managing complex, global projects using structured project management methodologies
You will work closely with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams and help define project scope, plans, milestones, and success criteria. This involves developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and support resource planning, tracking dependencies, risks, issues, and actions across projects.
A high degree of monitoring progress against plans and escalate where timelines or scope are at risk, preparing and maintain clear, accurate project documentation and reporting whilst supporting risk & opportunity management throughout the project lifecycle
This is a varied role that will also allow you to develop into our: Learn and apply Ontic project governance, quality, and assurance processes and gradually take on greater ownership as confidence and capability grow.
About you:
At Ontic, our culture is integral to making sure we enjoy our work and deliver for our customers. While we look for the right skillset, we're also looking for someone who will thrive within our recognition and empowerment culture.
We are looking for a proactive and curious individual who enjoys getting involved, asking insightful questions, and developing a deep understanding of complex challenges. The ideal candidate will be motivated by learning, exposure to new opportunities, and taking on increasing responsibility.
You will be a confident communicator, able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, while remaining organised, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities. You will be used to operating with a resilient approach and a willingness to take ownership of issues are essential. Candidates should have some experience in: Project coordination, project management, engineering, operations, or manufacturing environments.
Experience within regulated industries such as aerospace, defence, automotive, or medical sectors would be advantageous, as would an understanding of project management principles, operational structures, change management concepts, and tools such as MS Office (particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), with knowledge of MS Project being beneficial. A willingness to travel and collaborate across different sites and cultures is also important.
Benefits
At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this, we care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.
Our benefits package highlights include:
- Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- 10 hours paid volunteering time
- Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts and offers from a range of retailers
Best place to work
We are more than the sum of our parts. And we’ve been recognised internally and externally for being so:
- We were ranked #9 in Best Companies’ Q3 leaderboard for Best Manufacturing Company based on our employee feedback
- 72.5% of employees who took part in our 2023 employee satisfaction survey said they are proud to work at Ontic
No day is the same at Ontic; we have doubled in size over the last couple of years and are still in rapid growth. We attribute our success to empowering colleagues to create the opportunity, fostering an environment of autonomy where we ask for forgiveness, not permission.
Our values
Our values are intrinsic to everything we do:
- We share a common sense - we’re a global family of specialists with a shared passion for precision.
- We have the freedom to choose - we’re challengers and innovators with the freedom to think differently and challenge the status quo.
- We create the opportunity - we’re change-makers with a clear direction and can-do spirit.
We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us!
