Project Manager II

Galvion Ltd.; Newport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting company in Wales seeks a Project Manager II to manage project delivery while meeting contractual obligations. Key responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and manage all aspects of project planning. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, 3+ years of project management experience, and knowledge of manufacturing environments. This role may require some travel and advanced computer skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management.
• Demonstrated experience working on cross-functional teams.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery while meeting all contractual requirements.
• Manage all aspects of project planning and execution.
• Monitor project performance and schedule adherence.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional team collaboration

Manufacturing environment knowledge

Lean manufacturing concepts

Negotiation

Advanced computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Office Suite

Job description

Galvion – We Exist To Enable Your Mission

At Galvion, we are passionately committed to providing leading‑edge solutions and equipment that enhance the overall agility and survivability of modern warfighters and tactical operators.

We design, develop and deliver best‑in‑class head systems, as well as innovative power and data management solutions for military and tactical operators worldwide. We engineer advanced concepts and integrated systems that will be critical to meet the challenges of tomorrow and beyond.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Manager II is responsible for ensuring Galvion achieves on‑time delivery (OTD) while meeting all contractual requirements. This role supports milestone definition and execution—specifically during Stage 4 (Pilot Run) and Stage 5 (Production & Delivery) of the Product Gate Process—and coordinates cross‑functional efforts within Operations to deliver projects efficiently and according to plan.

The Project Manager II ensures a seamless customer‑facing transition from development phases managed by the PMO to execution within Operations. Acting as the primary internal liaison among the PMO, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and Finance—and as the external point of contact with customers—this role provides structure, drives process discipline, and improves delivery performance across projects and products.

As part of the Program Management Team, the Project Manager II contributes to the continuous improvement of standardized project management practices, including delivery planning, documentation, execution, and control.

What You Will Be Doing

People

• Establish and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations teams.
• Gather, document, file and communicate in‑process and lot acceptance testing (LAT) reports to the customers as required.
• Collaboratively shape the delivery schedule for each customer with the factory’s manufacturing plan.
• Serve as a primary customer interface as required to support project execution.

Process

• Develop a thorough understanding of the contractual requirements, including but not limited to Delivery Schedule, Packaging & Labeling, Shipping/Delivering requirements, Invoicing, and Yearly Price adjustments.
• Manage all aspects of project planning, execution, organization, and implementation using appropriate resources.
• Establish, communicate and maintain internal and external project schedules and milestones through weekly meetings.
• Monitor adherence to program master plan using tracking tools such as Flow Diagram Tracker.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing process, including manual and automated operations, material flow, and production dependencies.
• Support decision‑making when resolving conflicts between departments or programs by understanding manufacturing constraints and priorities.
• Escalate and assist in mitigating conflicts between customer requirements and internal capabilities, with a focus on the long‑term business interests.
• Drive customer satisfaction through timely delivery management and a focus on product quality to reduce the risk of delivery rejections.

Performance

• Assist in the development, review and delivery of project deliverables.
• Monitor and report on project performance, including schedule adherence, risk mitigation and margin compliance.
• Ensure project documentation is completed, reviewed, authorized and maintained throughout the project lifecycle, including but not limited to test reports, release forms, COCs, delivery appointment notices, invoices and payment tracking.
• Create and maintain organizational knowledge by collecting delivery data and producing progress reports.
• Coordinate logistics to ensure shipments are picked up and delivered on time.
• Participate in the Project After Action Review and collect customer feedback to support continuous improvement.

What You Will Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 3+ years of experience in project management.
• Demonstrated experience working on cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects for manufactured products or in a shared service capacity.
• In‑depth knowledge of a manufacturing environment and processes from sourcing to expedition.
• Preferably PMI certified or working towards PMI certification.
• Demonstrated experience in working with US, Canada, EU and other international customers.
• Grasp of Lean Manufacturing concepts, a plus.
• Demonstrated negotiating experience.
• Periodic domestic and international travel required.
• Advanced computer skills (MS Project, Office Suite) required.
• Military experience a plus.
• Position requires a person who is self‑motivated and proactive.
• A can‑do, end user‑centric attitude is a necessity.
• Position requires a person who is detail oriented, meticulous and quality conscious.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a shifting landscape.
• Creative problem solver.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Fast learner with excellent time‑management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Work environment

• Office and manufacturing environment.
• Some travel may be required between Galvion and supplier facilities.

Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.