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Senior project manager - defence

Birmingham (West Midlands)
Turner Townsend
Project manager
Posted: 23h ago
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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we're passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to creating a prosperous society. Every day, we assist our major global clients in delivering ambitious and highly technical projects across 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, expertise, integrity, and quality of work. As a result, our people have the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

If you are an established Project Manager with a background or aspirations in exploring the Defence sector, the Midlands team is expanding its capabilities in this area. The Defence sector is rapidly growing due to client demand, and we are eager to speak with candidates with a military/defence background who thrive on working on dynamic projects. You will join an existing team aiming to expand their size and expertise to serve our high-profile clients.

Job Objectives

1. Influence and support client project delivery through appropriate planning, monitoring, and control.
2. Interact with the project team to define and analyze the scope of work.
3. Champion suitable programme and project delivery strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
4. Define programmes and projects to align with client business needs and context.
5. Foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
6. Develop and update detailed schedules, manage costs, and identify variances from the original plan, implementing remedial actions as needed.
7. Ensure delivery of appropriate services through technical, engineering, project controls, commercial, and financial support functions.
8. Prepare business cases and secure approvals.
9. Conduct Gateway reviews.
10. Maintain effective change management processes and procedures.
11. Prepare regular status reports and dashboards.
12. Manage project plans and monitor project KPIs.

Minimum Qualifications

* Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
* Full UK Driving Licence.

Preferred Qualifications

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