A globally recognised Defence client of ours is currently looking for a Work Package/Portfolio Manager to join their expanding team based in London. The right candidate will have a background in managing complex projects within a Networking/ Infrastructure environment.

Day-to-day duties include:
* Manage the Shared Infrastructure Networks Team on a daily basis. Responsible for all financial aspects, assignment of tasks, tracking and reporting on activities
* Responsible for financial tracking and reporting of activities being undertaken by the team
* Management of team resources and forward planning. The role will require management of resources within a matrix organisation, with conflicting needs and timescales
* Supporting the production of training plans, running performance and development reviews and overseeing the general development of members of the team
* Support the project technical leads in each area with what they require, helping to define the strategy and way ahead
* Liaison with the customer and other teams within the projects to achieve the completion of the projects to time and budget

Your skills and experiences should include:
* Team leader experience within a Network Engineering or IT discipline is essential
* Ability to manage complex issues for multiple concurrent projects balancing the needs and priorities of each project against the others
* Knowledge of Cisco & Juniper Technologies would be ideal

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.