Location: Peterborough (Fully Site:Based)
Duration: 12‑Month Contract (Likely to extend)
Rate: Up to GBP25:31 per hour (Depending on experience)
The Role
Join a high‑performing Global Programme Management team supporting a diverse portfolio of over 50 projects. We are looking for a project specialist who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can take projects from initial concept through to successful delivery. You will be responsible for ensuring projects hit cost, quality, and time targets while building the stakeholder relationships necessary to keep momentum high.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.
* Manage project budgets, resource loading, and cost tracking.
* Lead chartering sessions and integration meetings with internal and external teams.
* Maintain risk registers, issues logs, and scope change requests.
* Provide regular, clear progress reports to the Senior Leadership Team.
* Mentor and coach other project leaders on best‑practice processes.
What We Are Looking For
* Experience: 3 ½ years of progressive experience in project management.
* Software Skills: Mastery of MS Project is essential, alongside advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, and data linking).
* Leadership: Proven ability to lead and influence others indirectly to achieve project goals.
* Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to discuss complex problems and recommend solutions to senior management.
* Qualifications: A university degree or equivalent experience. Prince 2 or PMP certification is highly desirable.
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 16:45
Friday: 08:30 – 16:15
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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