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SalaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of various projects within our organization. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with client specifications. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, as well as the ability to coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning and Coordination:
- Develop comprehensive project plans outlining project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define project requirements and expectations.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues that may impact project success.
2. Project Execution:
- Lead project teams in the execution of project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget.
- Monitor project progress and performance, and implement necessary adjustments to achieve project goals.
- Foster a collaborative team environment and facilitate communication among team members.
3. Resource Management:
- Allocate resources effectively to support project activities and objectives.
- Manage and optimize resource utilization to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Identify resource gaps and work with management to address staffing needs.
4. Stakeholder Communication:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, milestones, and issues.
- Facilitate meetings and discussions with stakeholders to gather feedback and address concerns.
- Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project deliverables and stakeholder requirements.
5. Quality Assurance:
- Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and requirements.
- Conduct regular reviews and evaluations of project progress to identify areas for improvement.
- Implement corrective actions as needed to address quality issues and maintain project integrity.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports.
- Generate regular progress reports and present findings to project stakeholders and management.
- Document lessons learned and best practices for future reference and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Proven experience in project management, with a minimum of 7-9 years in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Trello).
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or other project management certification is a plus.
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in Power BI will be a plus.
- Ability to travel occasionally, as required by project needs.
- Flexibility to work extended hours and weekends, if necessary, to meet project deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
- Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, team members, and other stakeholders.
Note: This is fixed term contract with the opportunity to be extended further
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- How long is your notice period?
- Can you reliably commute to our offices in London and Milton Keynes?
Experience:
- Project Management (Infrastructure/Software Development): 7 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
