Job Description
Role: Project Manager
Location: Wilmslow (Hybrid)
Role Purpose
We are seeking a skilled person to deliver change management activities and key projects across the business. The successful candidate will start this role at a time of significant change within the company.
This role is key to the future growth of the company and gives the right candidate a real chance to make a real difference.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, a problem-solver and have strong project and stakeholder management skills.
There may be some travel required to other offices.
Key Responsibilities
* Effectively manage several projects from start to closure, working closely with internal departments and third-party suppliers, including change management and adoption activities
* Co-ordinate all resource requirements as required to ensure successful implementation
* Oversee assignments to project work and delivery of outputs as needed
* Continuous assessment of the implementation status, including updated plans and progress reports
* Meet with stakeholders to discuss requirements and implementation status
* Lead discovery sessions and scoping workshops
* Liaise with project resource, key stakeholders and management team to provide status updates on the progress of projects
* Identify areas of deviation from the agreed specification and instigate change control procedures
* Introduce contingency planning when implementation is not running to schedule or to mitigate risks
* Liaise with all relevant parties to ensure any issues are dealt with satisfactorily both pre and post implementation
* Work with departmental heads to improve business processes across teams.
* Work with other Project Managers for the management of team diaries and coordinating resource allocation for assigned projects.
* Regularly update the Senior Management Team on the progress of key projects and outstanding issues.
* Provide regular budget forecast and variance reports.
* Provide and maintain resource plan, allowing for seasonal variations and develop mitigating action plans.
* Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
* Review project scopes and objectives, ensuring technical feasibility.
* Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
* Measure team performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
* Implement risk management processes.
* Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
* Identify project implementation processes changes as and when required.
Required Experience and Skills
* Have strong leadership skills, including excellent verbal / written communication and presentation skills.
* Able to remain calm under pressure.
* You will be presentable and confident when meeting new people, and have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
* Have excellent problem-solving skills.
* Ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
* Be flexible during times of change.
* Ability to be persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
* Ability to develop and maintain effective communications to ensure co-operation both internally and externally.