Project Manager
We are recruiting for a Project Manager on a permanent basis based in London (hybrid). The Project Manager will work with the Programme Manager to delivery a diverse range of Digital Engineering projects, based on prioritised business need. Ensuring delivery of capability including supporting business change and transition through to operation service. The role will also include supporting programme and department administration tasks.
As a Project Manager, you will need to have/be:
- Ability to lead a team for the delivery of business goals
- Interpersonal skills to motivate a project team
- Stakeholder management - identification of stakeholders, analysis of their expectations and influences, development of appropriate strategies to work with stakeholders
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage relations with both internal and external stakeholders. Good negotiation skills to manage expectations.
- Ability to create a task-based plan and then manage resources to deliver the plan
- Ability to identify and log risks which could impact the project or develop into issues. Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to help develop project budget and control during progression of the project
- Ability to develop a quality plan to oversee the delivery of the product/service to stated level indicated by the project
- Self-organisation is key - Ability to plan the use of your time and other to meet deadlines
- Ability to use own initiative and make decisions under pressure
- Knowledge of Microsoft Project
- Degree educated or qualifications in Project Management, Business Management, Computer Science or Information Systems.
- Knowledge of different project frameworks and techniques
- Knowledge of Digital landscape and impact of digital transformation within an organisation.
Details:
- Salary: £38, 850 - £53, 000
- Working Hours: Full time Monday - Friday
- Location: London (hybrid, 2 days in the office per week)
- Duration: Permanent
Role of Project Manager:
- Lead the planning, management and delivery of projects, with adherence to the Governance Framework; and ensure all other areas of the organisation's governance processes are adhered to.
- Capture new business requirements with outcomes that are specific, measurable and aligned to strategy and how these are best delivered through the programme.
- Manage scope, time, budget and quality to ensure controls are maintained with tolerances set by Programme Board. Assisting with development of budgets and forecasts for future projects.
- Continuously monitor projects for risk, issues and regulatory compliance and take appropriate action to mitigate/escalate in a timely manner.
- Build, maintain and manage stakeholder relationships (Business teams, delivery partners & vendors) during project delivery.
- Working with domain leads and the Strategy team to ensure Change Management activities are delivered to the right people at the correct time.
- Production of reports to detail progression of project covering task completion, risk and issues, finance and resource profiles. Repots will consist of weekly highlight report, monthly board report and ad hoc reporting as required.
- Management of contract renewals, including all spatial data licensing and related procurement activities, to ensure existing contracts are renewed on time.
- Support the Programme office with delivering the Digital Engineering Strategy.
Benefits of working as a Project Manager :
- a competitive pension scheme, with up to 12 per cent employer contributions
- a starting salary that reflects your skills and experience
- a cash allowance in lieu of benefits, which means you can choose which benefits are right for you and your family
- core company funded benefits such as life assurance, income protection and health cash plan
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- access to tax-efficient voluntary benefits scheme & retail, health, leisure, and travel offers
- access to an Employee Assistance Program
- financial and health well-being programmes