Project Manager
- Contract Duration: Until 31/03/2025
- Location: Hybrid (Sheffield, Milton Keynes, or London)
- Salary: 550-600 umbrella per day (depending on experience)
- Start: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team, working on key technology functions within a prestigious organisation with a rich history. This role involves managing change projects, particularly within the Commercial IT and Central Functions team, and requires a professional with a strong background in stakeholder management and project delivery.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Lead and deliver change projects effectively, ensuring objectives are met within time and budget constraints.
- Engage with challenging stakeholders, utilising strong people management skills to navigate complex interactions.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with a broad audience, maintaining high standards of written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrate resilience and drive, maintaining progress and resolving issues with a calm and measured approach.
- Employ good delegation and negotiation skills to manage project tasks and stakeholder expectations.
- Apply commercial acumen and value-driven supplier management to maximise project outcomes.
- Provide technical knowledge and support to the project team, facilitating issue resolution and escalation when necessary.
- Innovate and problem-solve creatively, contributing to the continuous improvement of project processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Worked in HR projects and has HR domain experience.
- Proven experience in successfully delivering change projects.
- Strong stakeholder and people management skills.
- Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
- Resilience, persistence, and a calm approach to challenging situations.
- Commercial awareness and effective supplier management.
- Good technical understanding to support project teams.
- Experience with traditional and modern software/IT development lifecycles (Agile, Iterative, Waterfall).
- Desirable: Experience with SAP projects, Agile/Lean frameworks (SCRUM, KANBAN, XP), Continuous Improvement, and tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, HP Application Lifecycle Management, and MS Office.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and contract terms.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility.
- Opportunity to work on significant projects within a renowned organisation.
- Professional development in a supportive and dynamic environment.
To apply for this Project Manager position, please submit your CV.