Project Manager

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (UBTC) are looking for a Project Manager.

• This is a brilliant opportunity to join UBTC at a time of significant growth. This key new role will report to the Head of Transformation and have responsibility to ensure all projects across the company are being delivered according to policy and process.

• As project Manager, you will help develop comprehensive planning processes and manage governance by running the project management office and provide monitorship and guidance to ensure all projects run successfully.

• You’ll be the first point of contact for business partnering to support the inception, mobilisation and close out of all projects across the business – providing project management training and guidance where needed to business owners.

• Liaising closely with the Business Development and Finance and Strategy teams, you’ll forecast project pipelines and influence to ensure the project register remains achievable and aligned with our long term plan.

• Whilst project managing larger projects you will support our Project Executive with preparation for regular project updates, with root cause established for project variance and plans to mitigate.

• Diligence, coordination, compliance, risk mitigation and budget control will be high on your agenda when liaising with key stakeholders as well as the company’s sustainability agenda and carbon reduction plan.

• We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills, a proven track record of managing large projects (over £5m budget) from initiation to completion and exceptional communication abilities.

• You’ll have the ability to work independently, multitask as well as prioritise and meet deadlines. You’ll be a flexible and available Project Manager who likes working in a fast paced, high achieving environment.

• With strong stakeholder management skills, you’ll be comfortable and discrete with confidential information

• We’ll give you all the support and training you need regarding our systems as well as a thorough induction on how we work and the culture at Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, so you’ll be set up for success.

Where: You’ll be based at our offices at Clipper House, Trinity Buoy Wharf, London E14 0JY

So why apply?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers are London's leading River Bus service. Our fleet of high speed catamarans provide commuters and sightseers with a unique way to travel around the capital. We carry around 5 million passengers a year and currently employ around 470 people, which is set to increase over the next few years.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (UBTC) is an entrepreneurial and inclusive organisation where we respect and value everybody’s contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We strive to be excellent in everything we do and it is our people that help to make our business a great place to work. There is real potential for internal development and promotion within our business and internal succession is one of our core principles.

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (UBTC) are looking for a Project Manager.

• This is a brilliant opportunity to join UBTC at a time of significant growth. This key new role will report to the Head of Transformation and have responsibility to ensure all projects across the company are being delivered according to policy and process.

• As project Manager, you will help develop comprehensive planning processes and manage governance by running the project management office and provide monitorship and guidance to ensure all projects run successfully.

• You’ll be the first point of contact for business partnering to support the inception, mobilisation and close out of all projects across the business – providing project management training and guidance where needed to business owners.

• Liaising closely with the Business Development and Finance and Strategy teams, you’ll forecast project pipelines and influence to ensure the project register remains achievable and aligned with our long term plan.

• Whilst project managing larger projects you will support our Project Executive with preparation for regular project updates, with root cause established for project variance and plans to mitigate.

• Diligence, coordination, compliance, risk mitigation and budget control will be high on your agenda when liaising with key stakeholders as well as the company’s sustainability agenda and carbon reduction plan.

• We’re looking for someone with strong leadership skills, a proven track record of managing large projects (over £5m budget) from initiation to completion and exceptional communication abilities.

• You’ll have the ability to work independently, multitask as well as prioritise and meet deadlines. You’ll be a flexible and available Project Manager who likes working in a fast paced, high achieving environment.

• With strong stakeholder management skills, you’ll be comfortable and discrete with confidential information

• We’ll give you all the support and training you need regarding our systems as well as a thorough induction on how we work and the culture at Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, so you’ll be set up for success.

Where: You’ll be based at our offices at Clipper House, Trinity Buoy Wharf, London E14 0JY

So why apply?

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers are London's leading River Bus service. Our fleet of high speed catamarans provide commuters and sightseers with a unique way to travel around the capital. We carry around 5 million passengers a year and currently employ around 470 people, which is set to increase over the next few years.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers (UBTC) is an entrepreneurial and inclusive organisation where we respect and value everybody’s contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We strive to be excellent in everything we do and it is our people that help to make our business a great place to work. There is real potential for internal development and promotion within our business and internal succession is one of our core principles.

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.