We are seeking an accomplished Head of Projects to lead our Project Management Office (PMO) in delivering a dynamic minor works program for our industrial customers. This pivotal role oversees a substantial portfolio exceeding 20 million EUR, driving operational excellence and customer‑centric solutions across all super regions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and nurturing a dedicated team of Project Managers, while also leveraging variable resources to achieve strategic objectives. You will be instrumental in collaborating with various business units, spearheading competitive tenders, and proactively identifying innovative solutions that address our customers' evolving needs.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic leader with a proven track record in industrial project delivery and PMO management to make a significant impact within a globally focused organization.
General Activities
* Ensure the safe delivery of projects through the management of risk and competence.
* Recruit and retain talent for the present delivery and future growth of projects.
* Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities.
* Deliver contractual commitments on secured projects.
* Ensure projects are delivered on all maintenance contracts.
* Complete projects on time and on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties.
* Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project.
* Maximise profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services.
* Identify and win project through effective relationships.
* Deliver supportive business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad‑hoc reporting and other applications as appropriate.
Business Development
* Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a pipeline of opportunities.
* Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals.
* Responsible for generating and securing new sales to exceed the annual financial plan.
* Seek out opportunities to generate projects through innovation and different technologies.
* Lead the sales process through solutions development, participation in presentations and consultation meetings.
Building Relationships
* Develop effective relationships with current and potential customers through demonstrating our capability in project delivery solutions.
* Build strong relationships with supply partners through which we can bring innovation to our customers.
* Ensure effective solutions which meet quality expectations can be delivered to our customers.
* Work with operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the projects business with effective team working and support of colleagues.
Compliance
* Make certain that their team comply with project management policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety policy across all activities. Regularly audit and review performance.
* Carry out monthly and ad hoc project review meetings covering all aspects of Health & Safety / CDM Legislation and Requirements.
* Engage with supply partners in a manner that ensures all risk is appropriately apportioned.
Financial management
* Development of project financial plans.
* Financial responsibility for the delivery of the annual projects plan.
* Manage the monthly P&L and ensure all costs (PMs/HoP) are fully accountable and recoverable.
* Produce monthly and ad hoc financial reports for the business.
* Leverage margins on projects by working with subcontractors and suppliers to reduce project costs.
* Ensure positive cash flow and that all debt is controlled below 60 days.
* Chair monthly project reviews with BULs, PM’s, Project Support, Finance Manager, Procurement Manager, Health & Safety Manager and Commercial Manager.
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