We are in search for a Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in managing domain specific projects and someone who can act as trusted advisor and has experience in the Maritime, Shipping, Logistics and Supply Chain Industry. (e.g. Software / Rules & Tools Initiative, System Implementations, M&A and Global Business Transformations)
Role Overview
As a Project Manager, you will oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, time, and budget constraints. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with teams and stakeholders to establish clear project objectives aligned with strategic goals. You will conduct options analyses to recommend solution designs and develop business cases that highlight the benefits. Additionally, you will plan the project approach, including budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling, and manage the project to ensure successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
While responsibilities may scale with experience, all Project Managers will perform duties in these core areas:
Project Planning
• Develop project scopes, objectives, and detailed plans.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to align on priorities and deliverables.
• Identify resource needs and manage allocation efficiently.
Execution and Monitoring
• Lead project teams and coordinate activities across functions.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement contingency plans.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
Stakeholder Management
• Communicate progress, risks, and achievements to stakeholders.
• Foster collaboration and maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
• Manage expectations and address concerns effectively.
Budget and Resource Management
• Track project budgets, ensuring costs remain within forecasted limits.
• Optimise resource allocation and adjust plans as necessary.
Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain detailed project documentation for future reference and compliance.
• Provide regular updates and performance metrics to leadership.
Subject Matter Expertise
• Leverage industry/domain knowledge to guide project decisions.
• Understand and navigate industry-specific challenges (e.g. IT, business transformation, software development, finance, etc.).
• Apply best practices and standards relevant to the project type.
Experience Level - Senior Project Manager
• Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred. Advanced certifications (e.g., PgMP, PMI-ACP, Prince2 Agile or APM PPQ,) desirable.
• Experience: Deep expertise across all areas of the PM role with demonstrable subject knowledge, experience and success with extensive experience managing large-scale, complex, or high-stakes projects.
• Key Skills: Expertise in strategic planning, change management, and cross-functional leadership. Skilled in managing diverse teams, external vendors, and effectively resolving conflicts or balancing competing demands.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Deep expertise in managing domain-specific projects and acting as a trusted advisor (e.g., enterprise system implementations, mergers and acquisitions, global business transformations). Can lead in highly regulated or complex environments.
• Budget Size: Manages budgets exceeding £1-5m, often overseeing multiple concurrent projects or programmes.
• Supervision Level: Operates autonomously; mentors entry and mid-level PMs; may lead a portfolio of projects.
• Project Scope: Manages large-scale programmes or critical projects with significant organisational impact.