Job summary

I am looking for a project manager based at my clients site in Buckinghamshire who has what it takes to manage multiple complex projects to completion.

Key skills required for this role

Project manager, P3M, PMO, programme manager

Important

UK Nationality and eligibility for UK Security Clearance at SC level are required.

Job description

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.