Project Manager – Generation Operations Full time, 12 Month FTC Location – Selby or Glasgow – Hybrid Up to £60,000 depending on experience
We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
As a Project Manager within the Generation Business, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary/cross-functional projects to time, budget, and scope and in line with the new Delivery Framework.
You’ll be joining an established Team that provides Secretariat, Delivery and PMO Services in an operational environment which means that you will be involved in both change delivery and critical BAU activities.
You’ll have responsibility for the controlled delivery of multiple projects and small programmes. You’ll be an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable working independently with some levels of unambiguity and contributes to continuous improvement to ways of working.
You’ll promote positive collaboration and provide leadership, motivation, and general support to cross–functional project teams. This is a visible role with regular interaction with Senior Management, so timely, confident and relevant communication is essential, this includes constructive challenge and escalation when needed.
The portfolio is varied so you will need to be able to adapt to various Project-types and characteristics including (but not limited to); strategic, regulatory, commercial, business change, IT-enabled, technical, engineering, and operational change. Therefore, the Project Manager may need to adapt project management approaches and be happy in a generalist role.
You’ll be educated to degree level and hold a Professional qualification in Project / Programme Management e.g., You’ll also have detailed knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies, have confidently used standard artefacts such as a RAIDs and Project Management Plans, and be able to establish effective Governance and Project structures.
Ideally, you’ll have relevant industry experience (power / utilities / construction) and you’ll certainly have a proven ability to successfully deliver multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, on-time, on-schedule and within budget.
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
· Private Healthcare
· SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
· Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
· Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
· To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Talk to us about flexible working!
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