Overview
Project Manager (Maternity Cover - Up to 12 Months). Join to apply for the Project Manager (Maternity Cover - Up to 12 Months) role at Energy Systems Catapult.
Energy Systems Catapult is an independent research and technology organisation. Our mission is to accelerate Net Zero energy innovation. Based in Birmingham, we participate in a network of technology and innovation centres to transform ideas into valuable products and services. The Catapult combines working from home with time in the Birmingham office (~40 days/year).
Responsibilities
* Hold full accountability for delivering projects on-time, on-budget, to scope, in line with the Catapult’s Project Management Lifecycle procedure, with daily interface with project teams.
* Work closely with Commercial Directorate during bid development, assessing deliverability of proposals and generating plans and resource profiles.
* Generate and ensure timely signoff of all project management documents needed for initiation, detailed planning, execution and closure.
* Establish strong customer relationships, lead regular external project reviews, and issue written project updates to key stakeholders.
* Manage project scope and lead customer negotiations on change.
* Engage and manage third-party suppliers, ensuring contractual outputs and outputs meet expectations.
* Ensure project compliance with Health and Safety, Data Protection, IP, and related policies.
* Identify, document and actively manage project risks and issues.
* Report on project progress and strategic insights.
* Ensure appropriate resourcing and negotiate with team leaders to address constraints.
Qualifications
* Proven track record of successfully delivering cross-functional projects.
* Professional Project Management Qualification (AMP or PMP) or currently working towards;
* Degree in a relevant field.
* Experience in managing collaborative projects with cross-functional teams including internal staff, consultants, external contractors, and public/private sector partners; ability to give clear direction and allocate tasks.
* Understanding of stakeholder engagement, Health and Safety, Data Protection, Intellectual Property, contractor management.
* Comfort with uncertainty typical of advanced innovation projects.
* Experience in an innovation environment with technical and commercial content; energy sector experience is advantageous but not required.
* Willingness to be hands-on in a small team; adaptability and flexibility.
* Excellent IT skills (MS Word, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel).
* Strong presentation and communication skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Ownership mindset and effective workload management.
* Persuasive, approachable, and able to manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
* Open to change and able to handle setbacks or pressure constructively.
* Positive, supportive collaboration with colleagues and external organisations.
* Experience working with public sector partners is advantageous but not required.
* Proven ability to manage inter-organisational relationships with differing priorities.
Other details
* Base pay range: This range is provided by Energy Systems Catapult. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Job function: Project Management
* Industries: Services for Renewable Energy, Engineering Services, and Utilities
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