Project Manager

Purpose & Impact
Within JCDecaux UK the role of Project Manager (PRJM) provides the company with the management of projects that are executed within the wider deployment and run programme and, acts as the business units deputy product owner. The role sits within the Business Transformation department, part of the Technology & Innovation division, and reports to the Programme Manager (PROM).
The role supports all divisions using any platform associated with the Unity Programme, within the business unit and, supports the Programme Manager (PROM) in interactions with the Corporate IT department. Additionally the PRJM works with the Technical Solutions department on any business unit deliverable.
JCDecaux UK is a challenging and ever evolving company where improvements to processes, systems and working practices are continually strived for, and the role of PROM is crucial to the wider company’s success.

• Effective project leadership and control for delivery of projects of different sizes and scopes, on time and within budget
• Financial management and reporting project related Capex and OPEX spend
• Ensure projects align and deliver on business needs and specified requirements
• The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams
• Knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring and controlling of complex projects
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects, as part of a wider deployment programmes, that cover whole companies or more than 3 business divisions

• Capability to produce detailed service and functional specifications that can be used to work out fit models for new services
• Improve systems by studying current practices; designing modifications
• Determine operational objectives by studying business functions, gathering information and, evaluating output requirements and formats
• Conduct insightful, ad hoc analyses to investigate ongoing or one-time operational issues

• Build relationships with key business users to ensure delivery of business requirements
• Manages regular meetings with the business stakeholders to review progress; manage defects and prioritise requirements on the backlog
• Communicates with project stakeholders at all levels
• Forges and strengthens relationships with the business
• Communication of issues and risks at both project and business unit level

• Adherence to the philosophy of continuous improvement through examination of all outcomes of processes, regardless of either a positive or negative outcome
• Ensures standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed and are auditable across the divisions supported and where audits find non-adherence to SOPs that corrective actions are completed in a timely manner

• Ability to listen, adapt and make suggestions
• Ability to persuade and negotiate
• Highly motivated and project orientated
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (written and oral presentation)
• Excellent analysis, testing and troubleshooting skills

• Educated in a Business or IT related field or strong depth and breadth of relevant industry experience
• Completed or working towards completion Business Analysis Qualification would be an advantage
• Working towards or holding a PMP, Prince2 or equivalent project management certification

• We believe in building a diverse and inclusive culture and positive employee experience.
• We are One Team, more than just ourselves.
• We are customer first, we understand, and help solve our customers’ problems.
• We Test & Learn, we are empowered to learn and grow, unafraid of change.
• We choose to care, we are committed to doing the right thing, the right way.