*** Design Project Manager - Hybrid near Sheffield - Initial 6 Month Contract - Leading Organisation ***
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Design Project Manager to join our large-scale programme team. This role is critical in managing a high volume of deliverables within tight deadlines, ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a solid technical understanding of infrastructure and connectivity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and deliver complex design-related deliverables on schedule.
* Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across business and technical teams.
* Take full accountability for project delivery and outcomes.
* Review and manage MS Project Plans, including resource planning.
* Identify and mitigate risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
* Lead and motivate cross-functional teams within a large programme environment.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
* Support conflict resolution and problem-solving within the team.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time.
* Strong technical understanding of infrastructure technologies and connectivity.
* Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.
* Effective stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
* Experience with risk and issue management.
* Proficiency in MS Project and resource planning.
* Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Skills:
* Experience working with global and distributed teams.
* Familiarity with PAM (Privileged Access Management) tools.
* Background in architecture or design teams.
* Experience managing projects using JIRA, including JIRA Plans.
If you are available for a new project now, please apply with an updated CV and we can arrange a time to discuss in more detail!