* Our Business
* Workdry International is a market-leading provider of engineered solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater.
Our Selwood, Siltbuster, Vanderkamp and Holland Pump business combined form a UK, European and US leader in pumping solutions, on-site water treatment, wet waste processing and the prevention of waterborne pollution, delivering an unrivalled range of rapidly deployable solutions.
Workdry provides support to group companies through administration and back-office functions including finance, HR, training and development, and health and safety.
We are committed to excellence in solutions and services, staff training and development, sustainability and diversity, and provide an environment where every team member can thrive and progress to their full potential.
* About The Role
* The Workdry Group has seen enormous growth over recent years and is scaling up its investment in technology to drive greater customer engagement and operational efficiency. Due to this we are recruiting a Project Manager who will be supporting our Transformation Management Office (TMO) by coordinating project activities, maintaining project documentation, and ensuring that all projects are mobilised and executed to our standardised processes.
This role will be responsible for overall portfolio monitoring and supporting the delivery of some of the smaller projects within the portfolio.
This role will provide a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in project management and strategic transformation delivery by having responsibility for overall portfolio monitoring and supporting the delivery of some of the smaller projects within the portfolio.
Main Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Support:
* Assist in the mobilisation, monitoring, and closing of projects to enable the transformation portfolio to achieve its objectives.
* Coordinate project activities, resources, and information across the portfolio with Project Leads and Project Sponsors
* Maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
* Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including team members, clients, and senior management.
* Facilitate meetings and workshops to gather project concepts and ideas and support the mobilisation of those where they are approved for initiation.
* Accountable for being a central point of contact and escalation for all portfolio level risks, issues and dependencies arising from TMO projects.
Portfolio Co-ordination
* Support the TMO in maintaining project governance and standards. Assist in the development and implementation of TMO processes and templates.
* Collaborate with other Project Managers and Project Leads to support the Group Programme Director with overall portfolio management. Assist in the prioritisation and alignment of projects with strategic objectives.
* Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to the TMO and project stakeholders.
* Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
* Monitor and track portfolio risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution. Escalate critical risks and issues to the TMO and Steering Group.
* Support in driving TMO process and governance adoption and shaping work that continually improves tools and templates used by the TMO Team.
Essential
Qualifications & Experience:
* Demonstrable experience in project management, project co-ordination and/or PMO Analyst roles.
* Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
* Excellent project leadership and management skills, and experience working in a matrix environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide and motivate diverse project teams, as well as influence and engage stakeholders at senior levels of the business.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Strong analytical and reporting skills.
* A self-starter who is proactive, self-motivated and enjoys shaping complex problems into structured actions to drive results.
* Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
* Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project and other MS collaboration tools).
* Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
* Proven track record in delivering value as part of a project management function.
* Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally for company sites when needed
Beneficial
* PMP, PRINCE2 and Agile PM certification (desirable but not essential)
* What we can offer you
* We understand balancing work and life commitments isn't always easy, that's why we've designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.
* Competitive salary
* Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
* Medicash Scheme – medical expenses scheme (access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships)
* Bupa Private Medical at Single level
* Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
* 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
* Increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
* 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS)
* Support for development and training
* Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health first aiders
* Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
* Employee referral scheme
* Hybrid working (i.e., working from home and in the office) pattern.
This role is not open to Agencies - Please no calls or emails - Thank you.
EDI Statement
Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.