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Senior project manager - defence

Birmingham (West Midlands)
Turner & Townsend
Project manager
Posted: 21 September
Offer description

Overview

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.


Job Description

If you are an established Project Manager with an existing background or aspirations in exploring the Defence sector, the Midlands team are growing their capabilities within this space. The Defence sector is becoming one of our fastest-growing regions, due to client demand we are keen to speak to candidates with a military/defence background who thrives on working on dynamic projects. You will be joining an existing team, seeking to expand on their size and expertise to cater to our high-profile clients.


Job Objectives

* Influence and support client project delivery through appropriate planning, monitoring and controlling
* Interact with the project team to define and interrogate scope of work
* Champion the appropriate programme and project delivery strategies to secure a successful business outcome
* Definition of programmes and projects ensuring alignment with client business needs and context
* Promote and foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Develop and update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan; prepare and manage any remedial actions required
* Ensure appropriate services to the project are delivered through technical, engineering, project controls, commercial and financial support functions
* Prepare Business Cases and obtain approvals
* Carry out Gateway reviews
* Maintain timely and effective change management processes and procedures
* Prepare regular and clear status reports, dashboards and the like
* Prepare and manage the project plans
* Monitor and advise on status of project KPIs


Qualifications

* Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
* Full UK Driving Licence


Ideally a Selection Of

* Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM)
* Hold Security Clearance
* Managing Successful Programmes – Practitioner APMP
* Certified Project Management Associate
* PRINCE2 – Practitioner


Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

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* Instagram
* LinkedIn


Seniority level

* Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering


Industries

* Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services

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