The Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver projects that span across multiple business units.
Manage resources, schedules, and financials and adhere to stage gate quality and ISO9001 guidelines throughout the full systems development life cycle.
This also includes management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. The Project Manager has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis.
Verify that the project produces the required deliverables of quality, within the specified constraints of time and cost and to achieve the potential benefits defined in the business case. Duties & responsibilities Reporting to the Delivery Success Manager to deliver client projects on time and to programme Creation of project plans and management of project teams to deliver to plan Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across senior leadership Taking responsibility for resource and financial control of projects, and reporting on project status Quality assurance role ensuring that project deliverables are to standard before issue or delivery Liaison with clients and project partners, working directly with them to resolve particular issues where they arise Ensuring compliance with an understanding of health and safety requirements Managing sub-contractors Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate staff Extensive understanding of project and program management principals, methods and techniques Essential experience and qualifications Strong experience leading complex projects with multiple subcontractors Experience of delivering processes and systems in relevant industries (electricity networks, renewables, telecommunications, control systems) with corresponding site commissioning experience Experience in Project Management Methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall Delivery of systems with a significant software component, whether bespoke or product Project management skills including an ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, using internal staff, subcontractors, and consultants Experience of successful financial management of projects, managing both consultancy and systems integration Experience in client relationship management A self-starter attitude with the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to work in a team and manage diverse resources, internal and external Have excellent written and oral communication skills Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies Strong experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs Personal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to make decisions independently A self-starter and great at using own initiative Conscientious Detail-orientated and high degree of accuracy with work Excellent at planning and organising Professional, courteous Friendly and approachable Diligent and reliable Ability to perform under pressure An eye for improvement Demonstrates the ability to solve common problems and to provide immediate solutions Demonstrates the ability to build relationships, both internally and with clients Location Glasgow, UK.
1. – We operate a hybrid home/office working arrangement. Benefits 33 days holiday 5% matched Employer pension scheme Opportunity to participate in the Company’s Profit-Sharing Incentive Bonus scheme, up to a maximum of 12% of base salary Private Medical Insurance through Vitality Life Cover (3x) Cyclescheme Flexible / Hybrid Working Opportunities In return, you will be joining a highly engaged and passionate team that rewards commitment and achievement!
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2. Smarter Grid Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are committed to working in an environment that is free from all types of discrimination, is inclusive and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.
At Smarter Grid Solutions, we recognise that we can grow and thrive with a diverse team of people.
We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our Company stronger.
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