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Project Management P3 Practitioner ?? Barrow-in-Furness or Sheffield ?? 12-Month Contract ?? 1–2 Days per Week Onsite ?? £21.47 per hour (PAYE) or £28.75 via umbrella ?? BPSS required & SC in progress – Subject to ITAR restrictionsThe Role
* Manage a small project or a defined work package within a larger, more complex project
* Support a Project Manager or Head of Project in delivering project objectives
* Contribute to P3 integration activities, ensuring processes are defined, unified and coordinated
* Provide analysis to support leadership decision-making and direction changes
* Potentially act as a Control Account Manager (CAM) with accountability for specific Control Accounts
* Apply, adapt and support the development of Project Management (PM) practices across varying project environments
* You will typically report to a Team Lead or Project Manager, operating within a structured delivery hierarchy.
Core Responsibilities
* Produce intermediate project reporting and scheduling outputs
* Lead a small, non-complex project or a work package of a larger programme
* Manage the full project lifecycle to ensure customer and financial objectives are achieved
* Identify, assess and manage project risks
* Apply appropriate PM methodologies (predictive/plan-driven and adaptive/agile approaches)
* Develop and maintain realistic project plans including risk, quality and communications plans
* Track and manage stakeholder engagement
* Support knowledge sharing and promote PM best practice within the organisation
* Provide technical support and guidance to team members where required
Additional Accountabilities
* Support the development and implementation of tailored PM practices
* May supervise 1–2 team members
* Contribute directly to team performance and delivery outcomes
* Ensure appropriate governance and assurance processes are followed (e.g., Integrated Baseline Reviews)
Knowledge & Experience
* Comprehensive knowledge of Project Management policies, processes and systems
* Demonstrable PM experience within a professional project environment
* Understanding of PM governance and assurance processes
* Experience influencing and negotiating with internal stakeholders
* Knowledge of business environments, markets and customer requirements relevant to your project
* Experience gathering and analysing information to support solution development
Qualifications
* University Degree or substantial practical experience
* Recognised PM qualification (e.g. APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent professional body certification)
* Demonstrable application of relevant PM competencies at Practitioner level
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