Better places, thriving communities.
At Mitie we bring out the best in places. Unlocking their potential so that everyone looks forward to using them and can do their best work in them. From offices and shopping centres to hospitals and airports, we create better places for the communities we serve to thrive.
The Senior Project Manager/Mobilisation Project Manager will act as a trusted advisor and focal point for their specific area of the business. They will support the wider team to ensure that all policies and procedures are followed, confirming, in writing any deviations to the standard process
Working with the Head of Programmes, ensure that all team members are able to work across any area of business, acting a mentor and guide for their specific area of responsibilities to build resilience into the Programme Team
* Be responsible for PMO's working within their area of responsibilities and provide advice and guidance as required
* Ensure that the correct documentation is issued on time, to the expected standard.
Support the development of reporting, including but not limited to the Monthly Governance Report, Technical Services Support Team (TSST) Monthly report and adhoc reporting as required by the business.
* Carry out reviews and suggest improvements to existing processes and where needed, support the development of new processes and supporting documents
The Senior Project Manager will have the ability to focus on details and technicalities while simultaneously retaining a comprehensive vision of the big picture. They also work well under pressure, have great interpersonal skills and can manage several different projects and responsibilities with ease and composure.
Role Responsibilities:
Lead the development and implementation of detailed mobilisation/demobilisation plans for all new Mobilisations, and Demobilisation's
Lead, mentor and provide guidance to PMO's ensuring they understand their role in the broader Programme Team and Technical Services Support Team (TSST)
* Recruitment, training/development and management of a team of Mobilisation PMO's.
Regularly engage with internal and external stakeholders to keep them informed on Programme progress, addressing any concerns proactively, escalating where necessary
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of Programmes.
Deliver key programme updates, milestones and risk assessments to the Head of Programmes and Technical Services Support Team (TSST) leadership.
Identify risks, potential delays and obstacles early in Mobilisation or Demobilisation process and implement mitigation strategies to ensure success.
Support the Sales and Bidding process, by reviewing Sales documents, ensuring that key requirements are captured during the development of the Mobilisation plan and ensuring risks related to scope or requirements are captured on the Risk Register
* Review Bid response to ensure that they reflect the requirements of the Sales and Bidding Documents, suggest improvements and highlight any inaccuracies.
What we're looking for:
Prince 2 Practitioner and or AMP – PMQ
Great leadership skills
Attention to detail
Prioritise and manage a workload
* High level of organisational skills
* The ability to identify problems as well as drive forward solutions
* Adept at project and change management
* Analytical Decision Making
Advanced Skills:
Knowledge of Mobilisation and Best Practices
Use of Microsoft Project or similar Project Management Tools
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
Join our Mitie Team.
* Together our diversity makes us stronger.