You will lead projects through every stage of the project life cycle, from planning to delivery. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced technical environment and have the ability to maintain focus under pressure, you may be exactly what I'm looking for.
As a project manager, you will be a key member of our team, responsible for establishing and maintaining a strong rapport internally as well as with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have excellent and demonstrable leadership, communication, and time management skills as well as a strong will to get things done.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all project deliverables, deadlines, and client expectations are met, aligned with contractual obligations.
- Actively seek to increase contract value and benefits through the contracts change management process.
- Lead project planning sessions to set clear project goals and objectives, determine timelines, define tasks, and outline resources necessary to successfully complete the project.
- Monitor the progress of projects, including addressing issues that may arise and ensuring project deliverables are completed to specification, on time, and within budget.
- Use an appropriate tracking tool to coordinate different elements of the project.
- Follow standard processes as defined by the company.
- Organise regular status and review meetings as necessary, including generating and distributing meeting minutes.
- Develop and analyse data to prepare accurate financial forecasts and reports.
- Gather resources, identify potential constraints based on activities and timeframes, and define solutions to manage any constraints identified.
- Implement a relevant risk management plan to minimise foreseeable disruptions.
- Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation.
- Maintain adherence to company style and branding in all outgoing communications.
- Report regularly to management and relevant stakeholders on the progress of the project, challenges, resolutions, and alterations.
Requirements
- Relevant degree within a technical, business, or project management field.
- At least 3-5 years' experience delivering projects within a technical environment.
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
- Must be willing to travel on occasion.
- Expertise within PM software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
- Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to present technical and complex information clearly and concisely at a level appropriate to the target audience.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
Nice to have Requirements
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification.
- Experience in managing CAT 2 & 3 Projects.
- SC Clearance.
- Military/defence experience.