Senior Project Manager
Location: Hybrid working 2-3 days onsite, North West UK
Inside IR35
Umbrella Rate £500.00 pd
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver multiple complex projects concurrently. The ideal candidate will be responsible for motivating and collaborating with internal and external partners, peers, and stakeholders to achieve project goals effectively. The Project Manager will leverage a variety of project management tools and techniques to ensure timely delivery while maintaining high standards of value and quality.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Motivate and coordinate with internal and external partners, peers, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
- Utilise different project management tools and techniques appropriately to optimise project outcomes.
- Identify project risks and blockers, and proactively work to mitigate or resolve them.
- Develop creative and effective project plans, both internally and externally, to enhance speed to market.
- Solve or escalate issues swiftly to maintain project momentum and quality.
- Identify recurring themes and facilitate learning opportunities for the team from past experiences.
- Manage procurement, commercial, and supplier relationships effectively.
- Demonstrate adaptability to changing priorities and conditions while managing complexity and change.
- Maintain a fast pace of work to ensure timely project delivery.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Project Manager with a track record of delivering multiple complex projects.
- Strong knowledge and experience with GDS (Government Digital Service) frameworks.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and collaborate with diverse teams.
- Proficient in various project management tools and techniques.
- Ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and blockers effectively.
- Experience in procurement and supplier management.
- Capability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and manage complexity in projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work at pace