AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.
Job Title: People Project Manager
Location: Cambridge (Hybrid, 50% working time at the office)
Employment Type: Full time - Fixed term contract
The job
You will be leading projects which have an impact both internally to the People team and externally to the business.
This role manages projects which contribute towards transformational change or enable the People team to support the business through significant change.
You will manage projects of low to medium complexity and / or support larger programmes led by a Senior Project Manager.
You will also support People team colleagues to initiate their own projects, providing tools and guidance, as well as lead or participate in People team initiatives related to continuous improvement.
The role is goal oriented and requires collaboration and creativity to navigate a variety of projects.
Key responsibilities
1. Ensure all projects are delivered on time, to scope, within budget and to the required standard
2. Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initiation through to closure
3. Manage workstreams within wider programmes
4. Create and maintain high quality project documents
5. Collaborate to solve problems, ensure stakeholders are engaged and communication and change management are well planned and delivered
Essential requirements
6. Strong relationship building and influencing skills.
7. Experience of managing projects within a People Team (HR) environment.
8. HR professional, with experience of working within an HR team
9. Strong problem solving skills
10. Experience of using project management tools and methodologies
11. Very strong presentation and organisation skills
Desired skills
12. Experience of working regionally or globally
13. Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, PMP)
14. HR qualification (e.g. CIPD Level 5 or above)
15. Change management experience
People at AVEVA
We’re focused on the single most important part of AVEVA’s business: our employees. From recruitment and reward to experience and engagement, our partnerships across the business create and enable the conditions for every individual to thrive.
Doing the best we can for our great people requires quick thinking – and big thinking. Our team is as involved in the day-to-day activities affecting the employee experience as we are in the global transformation projects shaping AVEVA’s future. Join us and become part of a diverse and vibrant group that’s striving to make every day at AVEVA even better than the last.
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UK Benefits include:
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.
It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.
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Hybrid working
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.
Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.
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About AVEVA
AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.
We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/
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