eastleigh  |   £50,000

job title: it project manager contract type: fixed term contract, full timelocation: eastleighsalary: £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience it project manager: we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and technical it project manager to join our it & change team, on a permanent basis. in line with our new business strategy, you will be working on a variety of projects that will impact our efficiency and be part of the delivery on new and improved products. as a it project manager you will be responsible for all aspects of project management required to deliver a project either within a programme or as a standalone project; delivering the project's objectives within scope, time, cost and quality constraints. the successful candidate will have experience of working on cloud migration projects, implementing microsoft office 365 technologies, and other enterprise infrastructure work. please note - we are currently managing a phased return to the office; you will be required to visit our offices in eastleigh approximately 1 / 2 days per week. the remainder of the time you will be working from home, supported by necessary equipment. main responsibilities as it project manager: · you will ensure that the project is managed and governed in adherence to the ageas change framework. · ensure that the project produces a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the projects business case. · day to day project management and control activities by coordinating others to undertake the work, as well as contributing to the delivery of tasks, when relevant and appropriate · managing stakeholder relationships and communication in accordance with the agreed communication plan · clearly and regularly communicating progress, as well as any issues and risks, to the relevant stakeholders · oversight of work stream / delivery team leads who are responsible for delivering some, or all, of the project products/deliverables · ensuring that the products/deliverables have been tested and that they meet the defined and agreed acceptance criteria, by; · ensuring that the transition of the project from delivery into operational working and support is complete, within agreed acceptance criteria and aligned with the stage gate · ensuring that all lessons learnt are captured, and that a benefits realisation plan has been produced: skills and experience you need as it project manager: · able to make balanced and commercially sound decisions within the context of a project's strategic objectives. · experience of the it project lifecycle working in a regulated financial services environment for 1-2 years. · end to end experience of the project lifecycle. · excellent analytical skills, the ability to work under pressure and to business critical deadlines · expertise in setting and managing stakeholder expectations. · able to maintain a high degree of customer / client / sponsor satisfaction and professionalism. · demonstrates customer-centric approach, able to build and maintain effective and collaborative relationships with stakeholders · proven ability to solve complex queries, able to easily grasp and communicate complex ideas in a timely manner. · demonstrable ability to work as a part of a team and foster good working relationships internally and externally. · excellent verbal and written communication skills · excellent organisational skills, able to control and schedule workload and successfully meet deadlines. here are some of the benefits you can enjoy within the it project manager role based in eastleigh: · a competitive pension for which ageas will pay twice the amount. · generous amount of holidays with the option to buy up to 5 additional days. · annual salary review. · discretionary annual bonus based on personal and company performance. · life assurance of 4 x salary with the option to flex up. · return to work programme scheme. · flexible benefits package (private medical insurance, health and dental plans, free life assurance policy, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme as well as discounts with a wide range of retailers through our partner perkz.com). · support groups- well-being activities, yoga, mindfulness sessions, sports and social club events and more. want to be part of a winning team? come and join ageas.

Closing on 03 Nov

  m1 6eu   |   £46,000

capita experience focus on serving a blue-chip client base in the uk and across europe, with the aim of growing within these markets and expanding to new markets. our primary focus is to help our clients digitise their interactions with customers, members and other stakeholders, and move towards an integrated data-driven, insight-led and personalised customer experience. location: home based working with a element of travel to darwen & bristol as and when required by the business. as a project manager you will be responsible for leading and managing project's to ensure they produces the required products within the specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risk to a successful delivery. you need to be able to demonstrate your ability to work across all levels of stakeholders and third parties within a commercial environment. this is a key role supporting the project management function within a project services environment, this role requires a well-rounded individual with proven ability of managing small scale projects. what you'll be doing: • day-to-day management of the project from initiation through to closure following our project management methodology• prepare and manage, and gaining approval where required, of baseline management products of; proposals, pids, plans, work packages, highlight reports, end stage reports, closure reports and any other product applicable to the size and complexity of the project • manage the production of required products by suppliers and functions, taking responsibility for overall progress• liaise with portfolio, programme management or the customer to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated by related projects• establish and manage the project procedures of risk management, issue management, change control and communication• liaise with and manage internal and external suppliers to the project• establish and manage the project controls monitoring and reporting and develop and implement the governance for the project• managing the project budget, monitoring the expenditures and costs against the budget and advise project board of any deviation key experience: • driving and delivering small projects within a matrix environment• delivering projects in complex and large-scale organisational environments• management of small scale project budgets (up to £500k)• management of multiple external suppliers• management of projects to client contractual commitments what we're looking for: • proficient user in microsoft project• experience with identifying project risk (schedule, cost, quality) and ensuring robust mitigations in place• experience in engaging and collaborating with senior level internal and external stakeholders• demonstrable experience in building and maintaining client stakeholder relationships ensuring they are engaged and informed• able to provide clear direction to project teams to achieve the required outcomes• prince 2 foundation or practitioner or industry-standard equivalent qualification what's in it for you? • a competitive basic salary of upto £46k doe• homeworking but with a expectation to travel across uk as and where business requires• 23 days holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave • the opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice• company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more • voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.• access to our employee network groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform you'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in capita. you'll be joining a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we'll provide the support you need to do just that. our purpose is to create a better outcome for you. what we hope you will do next choose 'apply now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. to view our covid-19 and process adjustments information, please visit the capita careers site. equal opportunities we're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. we recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. during the application process, you'll be asked to share your personal characteristics and data with us. this helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

Closing on 22 Oct

  leeds (wellington street), ls1 2ay   |   £35,000

development & delivery manager (new homes) permanent, full time (37.5 hpw) hybrid location: working from home and our leeds office salary £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience building the right homes in the right places for our customers. we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us in our new role of development and delivery manager, supporting us in our strategic priority to build the right homes, in the right places for our customers. this is a fantastic opportunity to really make your mark, delivering our new-homes development programme for the yorkshire region. you?ll be delivering our mixed tenure schemes on time and to budget, ensuring that an excellent offer for our customers and communities always lies at the heart of delivery. you?ll manage and deliver projects from start to finish including site identification, project appraisals, completion of legals, planning permission, site handover right through to the end of the defects liability period. you?ll be working across a number of sites delivering a variety of tenures. carefully managing income and expenditure, you?ll deliver our schemes against key performance targets and successfully manage relationships with developer and contractor partners. this is a brilliant opportunity to deliver our new homes programme to drive growth and surplus, providing best value for our customers. you?ll be reporting to one of our senior development and delivery managers, working alongside amber our head of development and delivery (yorkshire) who is passionate about delivering market leading homes of the highest quality for our customers. want to know more? visit our website and press the apply now button to access lots of useful stuff! you?ll be able to download our development and delivery manager job description. we?ve also got this brilliant video which shows you what it?s like to work here. a bit about you it goes without saying that you?ll have experience within the housing sector delivering high quality new homes across multiple sites. with a knowledge of the planning system, commercial aspects relating to housing development right through to sales. you?ll have a fantastic track record in implementing complex mixed-tenure sites of scale successfully, on time and to budget. you?ll impress us with your strong project management skills, eye for detail and organisational skills, effectively managing contracting partners to implement compliant, design led schemes. a bit about us home group is one of the uk?s largest developers of new homes and providers of houses for both affordable and private tenures. we also provide long term integrated housing, health and social care. we?re a strategic partner of homes england and the greater london authority, working together to build the affordable homes our country needs. we are proud that we we?re 7th in the uk?s best super large places to work, 18th in stonewall?s top 100 employers and are winners of the 2018 uk housing awards development programme of the year, silver best house at the what house awards 2018 (bronze in 2017) and resi landlord of the year 2016 and 2020. working flexibly it?s the team?s unwritten rule that you attend the important appointments in life, be it your child?s school play, your partner?s graduation, or to get your new fridge delivered. you can elect to fit these around your working day taking advantage of our agile ways of working. our focus is on getting the job done, not your working hours. the job for you? great, all you need to do now is upload your cv and covering letter. easy as that! we?re different at home we want you to be yourself here and value everything that makes you unique. so, whatever your race, sexuality, disability, religion, gender or even non-gender, we recognise and celebrate your differences. together we make home group a great place to work. #recruiting #jobs #leedsjobs #developmentjobs proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

Closing on 22 Oct

  aldershot  |   £62,000

senior project manager join us as a senior project manager to become a part of a reputable multinational company based in aldershot. (aldershot, full-time, permanent) about capita at capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local government, central government, education, transport, health, life and pensions, insurance and other private sector organisations. we support with expertise applied by the talent across our business in combination with technology, insight and analytics to keep our clients ahead of change, sharper than competitors and more efficient than ever – and we always need new talent to help us achieve our goals. the role of a senior project manager your role as project manager is to manage the project and the project team. you will be responsible for driving and overseeing the project’s delivery to ensure objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. you will have a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered, enabling benefits to be realised. lead a pool of product creation managers capable of efficiently and successfully developing the border at airports products. be overall responsible for the successful and profitable delivery of the border projects in the roadmap. chair the border project review boards, actively monitor/mitigate portfolio risks and provide regular project and program status reports to the direct line manager, head of product creation and portfolio management team on ensuring significant risks are raised and mitigated. act as the first level of escalation in case of issues on large and complex projects (after the project creation project manager ) and own the resolution of escalations, involving the head of product creation , portfolio director or vice-president of portfolio relevance as required. essential criteria · experience in delivering technology / technical projects (software and hardware) · used to a fast pace, evolving and challenging environment · strong project management processes · evidenced experience of presenting at board meetings, strong presentation skills (weekly) · documentation · drive resolution · strong leadership – proactive attitude, give direction, good listening skills · strong stakeholder management · work well under “healthy stress” – strong resilience and stamina · teamwork and managing dependencies · attention to detail · stakeholder management · transparent and collaborative approach to decision making · initiative and organisation skills · excellent communications skills, both verbal and written · work ethic and pro-activeness are key · “self-starter” who can manage own workload and priorities · highly organised/ time management · risk & issue management identify project dependencies and ensure that they are clearly documented and communicated structure the development of the product readiness based on the internal / external supplier dependencies. assist product management in the structuring of the developments, identifying all required resources to create a large cross functional team – ensuring resources are assigned, costed, and committed agree roles, responsibilities and activities as well as establish milestones for successful project completion co-ordinate with key contributors to review program status, scope changes, and to detect any deviations or cross program dependencies and facilitate any conflict resolution. identify, analyse and quantify risks and take steps to mitigate risks, including organizational gaps. regularly review project status with the cross functional team and stakeholders, identify deviations or changes and suggest corresponding corrective actions. specify it business requirements & design products based on requirements typical qualifications and professional memberships include: · prince2 practitioner we look forward to hearing from you and wish you the very best of luck with your application.

Closing on 19 Oct

  newcastle upon tyne  |   £55,000

colas north holds an extensive portfolio of capability and experience delivering all highways civil engineering requirements, focussed on a true “fence to fence” highways solution. our diverse range of services include public realm improvements, junction improvements, car parks including park and ride facilities, footways, cycle ways and other infrastructure for non-motorised users, carriageway construction and surfacing, drainage improvements, signalisation, road lining & carriageway studs and more. package descriptionas well as a highly competitive salary, colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:• a generous pension contribution• life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)• flexible working policy• opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded• ongoing training and personal/professional development• discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal main responsibilitieswe are currently looking to recruit a project manager to work from our newcastle depot. the project manager will manage key project deliverables including client expectations supporting contract commitments whilst ensuring the compliance with all quality procedures and safe working practices, undertaking all works to the highest possible health, safety and environmental standards, whilst safeguarding the wellbeing of all employees. acting within financial authorities, in respect of contract revenue, expenditure and budgets in line with operational forecasts. driving cost efficiency and promotion of self-delivery through promotion of our one colas culture. the ideal candidatethe successful candidate will have’ experience of working in a similar discipline, on local authority highways term maintenance contracts, fast track motorways and trunk road mac / asc contracts. you will have a proven record of resource / personnel management along with working knowledge of health and safety legislation and requirements. about the companycolas ltd are a uk subsidiary of the global colas group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the uk across multiple sites. we are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale uk and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. we hold a ‘gold investor in people’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.

Closing on 02 Nov

  skipton  |   £55,000

job introduction our it departmentunderpins the operations of skipton building society and allows us to utilisetechnology to better serve our customers. looking after the infrastructure forboth head office and our nationwide branch network, we are looking to add to theproject management team with a dynamic and experienced it technical projectmanager. this is anexciting time to join our team to help shape the future of skipton buildingsociety through the delivery of a variety of large-scale transformationaltechnical projects. main responsibilities you will beresponsible for the delivery of technical it projects, making sure that theyare delivered following the society’s project management processes andmethodology. as part of therole we expect you to foster and enhance strong working relationships withstakeholders, suppliers and colleagues alike. this will help when selecting andengaging with third party suppliers to ensure best value is achieved for thesociety. another key part of this role will also be identifying andanticipating operational and regulatory risk and managing these accordingly. you willinspire and engage project sponsors, project team members as well as keystakeholders through the promotion of the society’s objectives, values andbehaviours, and contribute towards our high performance culture. this will bedone by challenging, monitoring and championing best practise within theproject management team andwider departments. ideal candidate the idealcandidate will possess a proven track record of successfully deliveringtechnical projects from inception to live operation where quality is paramount.you should be comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently, managingpredominantly in-house matrix managed resources and occasionally 3rd parties. you must be experienced in delivering within waterfall and agile / scrumframeworks. you will have astrong technical understanding of it infrastructure (including lan, wan,firewalls, storage, telephony) as well as strong understanding of deliveringinto cloud based services / providers, including the microsoft azure and m365product suite. it is essential that you have a formal project managementaccreditation. also, it would be highly desirable if you have experience initil as well as an analytical approach with a high level of attention todetail. finally usingyour interpersonal skills to develop and maintain productive workingrelationships with key stakeholders is key, as is and the capability totranslate complex it concepts to a non-technical audience. about skipton building society at skipton building society we are not just another financial services institution we are a mutual organisation, which means we are owned by our members and believe in placing them at the heart of everything we do. the same goes for our people. we can only be successful as a business if we have great people and we believe in treating people as individuals. our values are trust, ownership and one team which reflect the attitudes and way of working everyone here displays on a daily basis, and which are key to the delivery of the outstanding level of personal service we offer our customers. we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every colleague has an opportunity to fulfil their career potential. we respect and appreciate the value that our colleagues’ unique differences can bring and offer consideration for anyone seeking a more flexible work-life balance. if you have a need for flexibility then please let us know. why work for us we’re committed to payingour people fairly for the role they undertake and provide a wide range ofbenefits to support our colleagues’ finances and wellbeing, including ouremployee assistance programme, the opportunity to buy extra holidays andshopping discount vouchers you’ll be able to shape your career within your team and can expect astructured learning and development programme where you’ll be valued recognisedand rewarded. more information on our benefits can be found here skipton are an equalopportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled orqualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability,religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Closing on 02 Nov

  newcastle, ne6 5de   |   £50,000

colas north holds an extensive portfolio of capability and experience delivering all highways civil engineering requirements, focussed on a true “fence to fence” highways solution. our diverse range of services include public realm improvements, junction improvements, car parks including park and ride facilities, footways, cycle ways and other infrastructure for non-motorised users, carriageway construction and surfacing, drainage improvements, signalisation, road lining & carriageway studs and more. package descriptionas well as a highly competitive salary, colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:• a generous pension contribution• life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)• flexible working policy• opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded• ongoing training and personal/professional development• discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal main responsibilities we are currently looking to recruit a project manager to work from our newcastle depot. the project manager will manage key project deliverables including client expectations supporting contract commitments whilst ensuring the compliance with all quality procedures and safe working practices, undertaking all works to the highest possible health, safety and environmental standards, whilst safeguarding the wellbeing of all employees. acting within financial authorities, in respect of contract revenue, expenditure and budgets in line with operational forecasts. driving cost efficiency and promotion of self-delivery through promotion of our one colas culture. the ideal candidatethe successful candidate will have’ experience of working in a similar discipline, on local authority highways term maintenance contracts, fast track motorways and trunk road mac / asc contracts. you will have a proven record of resource / personnel management along with working knowledge of health and safety legislation and requirements. about the companycolas ltd are a uk subsidiary of the global colas group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the uk across multiple sites. we are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale uk and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. we hold a ‘gold investor in people’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential. colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve. colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met. proud member of the disability confident employer scheme about disability confident a disability confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. it is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. for more details please go to disability confident. « return to the search results

Closing on 20 Oct

  taffs well, cf15   |   £55,000

founded in 1968, griffiths is one of the leading civil engineering and rail contractors working throughout wales, the midlands and south-west england. with an annual turnover of circa £225m our 1000+ directly employed, well-trained, dedicated and highly competent workforce deliver client solutions which includes welsh government, network rail, highways england, local authorities, utility companies and selected private sector organisations.  in 2018, griffiths became part of tarmac, the uk’s leading sustainable building materials business and a wholly owned subsidiary of crh. griffiths has over 1,000 employees operating across 100 sites or schemes at any given time.  we're now recruiting for a project manager in our rail division who will be responsible for the safe execution of one or more simultaneous projects as directed by the operations manager, in accordance with a valid, executed contract, per company policies, procedures and work instructions. the project manager will aim to ensure all commercial objectives are met and will also seek to enhance the reputation of the company.  main responsibilitiesthe project manager will be accountable for, but not limited to: managing site staff performance in conjunction with hr providing health and safety leadership to the operational delivery teams and promoting behavioural safety improvements ensuring that site teams rigorously adhere to network rail’s life saving rules and reporting requirements complying with all relevant hse legislation, network rail standards and eurocodes ensuring policies and procedures of the rail management system are fully discharged promoting and implementing sustainable business objectives achieving gross site margin target as set by the business supporting as required the estimating and planning process for specific schemes/region ensuring sufficient and competent resources are in place for the delivery of contracts and business and project objectives are communicated  developing and maintaining programmes through the project life cycle and ensuring works are delivered against the contract programme leading the project risk management process and ensuring effective controls are established to support delivery of the project ensuring project opportunities are identified and realised to maintain and improve the commercial project performance promoting and maintaining effective client/stakeholder relationships to protect and enhance company reputation leading to repeat business upholding the core company values and inspiring and encouraging the same throughout the team ensuring that all mandatory reporting of kpi's, close calls, accidents and incidents are carried out as per agc and network rail procedures the ideal candidateto be successful in this role it is likely the ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or hnd in civil engineering or be in possession of relevant equivalent experience. nec contract management experience desirable. you'll also have a high level of commercial acumen and be a confident and articulate communicator. as this is a management level opportunity, your proven leadership skills will also need to demonstrated as will your extensive it skills. it would be beneficial if you were a pts and cscs card holder and had smsts or equivalent. why tarmacwe offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: contributory pension scheme access to the tarmac reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. access to our employee assistance helpline for free and confidential advice access to join our employee communities inc. bame; lgbtq+; working parents training and development opportunities interested? why not click here to find out more? go on… are you ready to build your future? « return to the search results

Closing on 20 Oct

  aylesbury, hp18 0qt   |   £41,314

at tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. we want to get to know you. if you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. we are currently looking for a project manager to join our team based in aylesbury. here at tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. main responsibilitiesthe suitable project manager will be responsible for: the safe and timely delivery of project work activities by leading all the day to day operational delivery and commercial aspects of contracts, including strategic planning of the project, reviewing and reporting performance through cost and value forecasting. the candidate will have a good level of knowledge and experience in implementing the nec form of contract. responsibility for implementing all tarmac hsqe standards to achieve exemplary performance the highest standards of delivery through cost control and performance efficiency to achieve agreed budgets managing the site delivery team, including suppliers and a direct workforce professional and collaborative standards of liaison with client and other stakeholders ensuring that works activities are carried out to agreed programmes and specification standards manage and develop team members’ individual performance, identify strengths and weaknesses in order to contribute to the development of staff and operatives. you will support the business and your team to continually improve individual and project performance in all aspects. the ideal candidatethe ideal candidate will have a proven ability to operationally manage individual projects or designated sections on larger projects. knowledge, commitment and experience in similar roles or the ambition to step up to this role is essential the effective management of civil engineering projects to high safety standards management of nec contracts - including cost, value and risk management programme management effective leadership of the site team with collaborative working practices liaison with the client the construction of bridges, drainage and earthworks quality management systems why tarmacwe offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: bonus scheme enhanced holiday entitlement contributory pension scheme access to the tarmac reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. access to our employee assistance helpline for free and confidential advice access to join our employee communities inc. bame; lgbtq+; working parents training and development opportunities interested? why not click here to find out more? go on… are you ready to build your future? « return to the search results

Closing on 20 Oct

  essex  |   £65,000

join us as a lead project manager with aegon  (essex, edinburgh - full-time, 12 months assignment) about aegon: aegon started life as scottish equitable. aegon have focused on helping people take responsibility for their financial future since 1831 when scottish equitable was founded in edinburgh. today we’re part of aegon nv , an international provider of life insurance, pensions and asset management, with businesses in over 20 countries around the world. we provide retirement, workplace savings and protection solutions to over 3.9 million customers in the uk, helping them create the tomorrow they want. over the years, we’ve evolved our brand. we’ve combined our strong uk heritage with aegon’s global strength, while staying steadfastly committed to our original purpose; to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security. about capita at capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local government, central government, education, transport, health, life and pensions, insurance, and other private sector organisations. we support with expertise applied by the talent across our business in combination with technology, insight and analytics to keep our clients ahead of change, sharper than competitors and more efficient than ever – and we always need new talent to help us achieve our goals. summary: leading complex projects/programmes within a large portfolio of approved regulatory and discretionary projects to meet identified business needs, acquiring, and utilizing the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality. work with senior business stakeholders to shape the project scope and deliverables so they align to meet wider digital solutions business plan objectives. deputise for portfolio manager as required. provide leadership, performance management and development support for project managers as a leader within the broader change function. occasional travel across multiple sites may be required for cross location projects. essential skills: good communication skills both verbal and written. has experience of and can demonstrate servant leadership able to build strong relations with business users, it delivery managers, project team members and peers. ability to role model leadership and teamwork across a change function and broader aegon business. experience of people management and development within a change environment. good negotiation and influencing skills with senior stakeholders to executive level. ability to align the project delivery method, structure, and governance to support the delivery and control of the project kpis. well versed in ms office software. desired adaptability, business strategy, organisational and process design, procurement, presentations. knowledge: good knowledge and practical application of project and programme delivery methodologies e.g. agile, waterfall, prince2. risk management – programme, project and operational . understanding the hierarchy and culture of own, customer and supplier organisations and being able to identify the decision makers and influencers in order to successfully implement initiatives. understanding the principles, methods, techniques and tools for the preparation and monitoring of budgets to minimise costs and ensure cost effectiveness. usage of jira, confluence, sharepoint desirable skills: external regulatory environment business functions and processes business analysis programme office management financial services and platform experience business continuity and incident management platform propositions and distribution channels experience: successful management and delivery of large, complex, multi-functional, cross-business programmes and projects, using waterfall, agile or hybrid approaches exhibiting strong project / programme and budget management. strategic problem solving and analysis. strong business influencing and decision-making skills at a senior level. senior leadership experience and people management (i.e. matrix / task management) third party management experience. excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at a senior level. additional: business process re-engineering procurement and negotiations platform or mutual funds environment change delivery from an operational perspective qualifications: programme, project and/or portfolio management accreditation (desired) business or professional degree (desired)

Closing on 18 Oct

  lincoln  |   £39,880

an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic senior project manager to join corporate property. you will be working on the council's smarter working programme (swp) delivering real change for all employees of lincolnshire county council. you will be an experienced project manager working under the guidance of our smarter working programme manager and head of property development and you will be managing specific projects within the programme. the programme is evolving rapidly and moving at pace, this means that you may have responsibility for any of the following: leading the implementation of a new office design concept within a building, campus or localityworking with it colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of enabling technologies (e.g. ms teams meeting rooms)identifying, quantifying and moving critical service infrastructure from redundant office accommodation into 'live' office buildingsdecommissioning any office surplus office accommodationworking with service areas and records management to ensure that any buildings which are decommissioned are done so in compliance with information assurance guidelines.you will deliver savings identified in the smarter working programme through building closures, equally you will understand where potential on-costs need to be accounted for and taken into account. we are looking for someone who is: - an excellent stakeholder manager, knowing when to negotiate, escalate or compromise as necessary. - excellent at project planning, budget management and risk and issue management skills. this is a high profile role and you will be adept at working under pressure with senior managers in what can be a rapidly changing environment. you will be joining a highly effective project delivery team which has a track record of delivering a number of highly complex, high profile projects and programmes. you will find the team warm and enthusiastic, all engaged in delivering real change for the people of lincolnshire. if you would like to know more about the role, please contact dave pennington, head of property development (after reading the job description and information pack) via email .uk in the first instance. interviews are scheduled to take place on the 14th and 15th october 2021.

Closing on 03 Oct

  witham  |   £65,000

join us as a lead project manager with aegon (essex, edinburgh or peterborough - full-time, 12 months assignment initially) about aegon: aegon started life as scottish equitable. aegon have focused on helping people take responsibility for their financial future since 1831 when scottish equitable was founded in edinburgh. today we’re part of aegon nv , an international provider of life insurance, pensions and asset management, with businesses in over 20 countries around the world. we provide retirement, workplace savings and protection solutions to over 3.9 million customers in the uk, helping them create the tomorrow they want. over the years, we’ve evolved our brand. we’ve combined our strong uk heritage with aegon’s global strength, while staying steadfastly committed to our original purpose; to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security. about capita at capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local government, central government, education, transport, health, life and pensions, insurance, and other private sector organisations. we support with expertise applied by the talent across our business in combination with technology, insight and analytics to keep our clients ahead of change, sharper than competitors and more efficient than ever – and we always need new talent to help us achieve our goals. summary: leading complex projects/programmes within a large portfolio of approved regulatory and discretionary projects to meet identified business needs, acquiring, and utilizing the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality. work with senior business stakeholders to shape the project scope and deliverables so they align to meet wider digital solutions business plan objectives. deputise for portfolio manager as required. provide leadership, performance management and development support for project managers as a leader within the broader change function. occasional travel across multiple sites may be required for cross location projects. essential skills: good communication skills both verbal and written. has experience of and can demonstrate servant leadership able to build strong relations with business users, it delivery managers, project team members and peers. ability to role model leadership and teamwork across a change function and broader aegon business. experience of people management and development within a change environment. good negotiation and influencing skills with senior stakeholders to executive level. ability to align the project delivery method, structure, and governance to support the delivery and control of the project kpis. well versed in ms office software. desired adaptability, business strategy, organisational and process design, procurement, presentations. knowledge: good knowledge and practical application of project and programme delivery methodologies e.g. agile, waterfall, prince2. risk management – programme, project and operational . understanding the hierarchy and culture of own, customer and supplier organisations and being able to identify the decision makers and influencers in order to successfully implement initiatives. understanding the principles, methods, techniques and tools for the preparation and monitoring of budgets to minimise costs and ensure cost effectiveness. usage of jira, confluence, sharepoint desirable skills: external regulatory environment business functions and processes business analysis programme office management financial services and platform experience business continuity and incident management platform propositions and distribution channels experience: successful management and delivery of large, complex, multi-functional, cross-business programmes and projects, using waterfall, agile or hybrid approaches exhibiting strong project / programme and budget management. strategic problem solving and analysis. strong business influencing and decision-making skills at a senior level. senior leadership experience and people management (i.e. matrix / task management) third party management experience. excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, at a senior level. additional: business process re-engineering procurement and negotiations platform or mutual funds environment change delivery from an operational perspective qualifications: programme, project and/or portfolio management accreditation (desired) business or professional degree (desired)

Closing on 18 Oct

  leicestershire  |   £35,000

project manager (mechanical) leicestershire salary - up to £45k our client specialises in system integration for electrical/mechanical automation in various sectors that include food, drinks and parcel distribution sectors, globally. in recognition of their growth and success, we're seeking a project manager to join their team. our client offers continual professional development. you'll report to their commercial manager, provide the drive, experience, and expertise necessary to ensure successful completion of control panels and automation assemblies to approved designs. you will identify future project opportunities, negotiate successful sale, and provide workflow management throughout. line manager for your team of project engineers and installation technicians, you will schedule, support, and guide their activities whilst making provision for materials, equipment and any additional resources required to meet client expectations. as a proven project manager, you'll have a strong background in engineering with demonstrable experience in design, procurement, installation and commissioning of conveyor systems and associated structures and automation the role pursue turnover targets through development of leads and enquiries into quotes for conversion into projects manage projects through to successful completion engage with and support design & technical, site installation and manufacturing & assembly activities determine safe systems of work (rams) observing the requirements of any permit to work assign and schedule tasks to managed resources review and approve timesheets for managed resources make provision for all tools and equipment necessary for project completion maintain positive relationships with client representatives and other third parties present to work in line with our client's brand values the candidate: +5 years' experience managing industrial installations in a similar field excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be a team player and customer focused minimum qualifications required: hnd in engineering, construction or similar (minimum) iosh (desirable) full uk driving licence (essential)

Closing on 29 Oct

  cambridge, cambridgeshire   |   £38,292

niab is the uk’s fastest growing crop science organisation, with rapidly expanding research capabilities in plant genetics, agronomy, farming systems and data science, the largest national field trials capability, and strong research links with industry, government and academia. with headquarters in cambridge, and regional offices across the country, employing around 400 people across the uk, niab provides scientific research, technical services and practical advice to improve the yield, efficiency and resilience of crop production across the arable, forage and horticulture sectors. niab (cambridge, uk) is an independent research organisation eligible for competitive bbsrc funding calls.we are seeking a scientific project manager to support the activities of our crop research unit at cambridge. the role will provide, operational and management support to the director of crop research and other senior members of the unit and assist with management of scientific research projects and activities that underpin niab’s strategic plan. specifically, and as delegated by the director you will:• provide operational support for the unit director and representation both internally and externally at project meetings and to meet reporting requirements• support the management of projects and consortia led by the director and other senior staff • liaise with finance business partners to ensure timely delivery of internal and external reporting and management functions• engage and interact with existing and potential customers• build and strengthen niab’s new business opportunities and service offerings, supporting the development of strategic product offerings in consultation with science leads• assist with the management of key contractsexternally you will operate at a high level, meeting stakeholders in industry, plant breeding companies, research funders (e.g. ukri/defra), universities and institutes, nationally and internationally. internally you will liaise with science leads, comms and finance partners to ensure successful project establishment and timely reporting and stakeholder communications. you will have a background in research and project management, ideally with experience in plant science and/or molecular biology although there is flexibility depending upon prior experience. you will hold a bsc/ba or higher qualification in a scientific discipline or depending upon experience a degree in business, economics or management. it would be highly desirable if you have a qualification or training in project management. you must have prior experience dealing with varied stakeholders internal/external managing complex problems, evidence of high-level strategic delivery in a business environment, experience in stakeholder communication and an ability to prepare and chair meetings. you must be a personable and clear communicator to a diversity of stakeholders, have strong interpersonal skills and be able to act with tact and diplomacy. starting salary is in the range of £38,292 to £50,527 per annum depending on qualifications, skills and experience. further details and an application form are available at: https://www.niab.com/careers or from the hr office, niab, 93 lawrence weaver rd, cambridge cb3 0le, tel no. 01223 342282, email: jobs@niab.com, quoting ref no. sv/a1303for informal enquiries contact richard.harrison@niab.com « return to the search results

Closing on 10 Oct

  portsmouth, po1 1aa   |   £60,000

at griffiths, our people are our company. the way in which we treat people – both our employees and the communities in which we live and work – is a core value that has driven our continued growth over the past five decades. we also have huge ambitions for the future and want to continue our growth and innovation to remain at the leading edge of our industry. we are a welsh regional civil engineering and construction contractor with our head office based in abergavenny. operating out of regional centres across wales and england we construct new roads, bridges and railways as well as maintaining existing developments. in 2018, griffiths became part of tarmac, the uk’s leading sustainable building materials business and a wholly owned subsidiary of crh. griffiths has over 1,000 employees operating across 100 sites or schemes at any given time.  we have a fantastic opportunity for a senior project manager to join our team. based within the south west of england initially working on our schemes within the portsmouth area, we are looking for an experienced individual looking to take the next career step. we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. main responsibilitiesreporting to the contracts manager, the suitable candidate will have a responsibility to ensure that the projects are accurately priced, delivered on time and to budget in a safe, environmentally friendly manner and to the high-quality standards set. they will also: engage with the client during the design phase building the target cost to ensure the schemes are priced accurately and risks are understood and allocated between the relevant parties develop agreed programmes and methodologies during the design phase ensure alun griffiths comply with all client and legal obligations throughout the duration of the projects. comply and implement the companies integrated management system procedures and guidance and promote its implementation with the project team develop a proactive working relationship with clients and consultants and report any potential issues or opportunities to the contracts manager familiarise themselves with all contract documentation and drawings including company management plans to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of the project implement and address items requested by the contracts manager, and review the contract programme for their projects and inform of any improvements or concerns monitor delivery of the project, identifying risk and opportunities to optimise project delivery through the development and management of a project risk register for wider programme issues, ensuring that the agents develop and manage their section specific risk registers for local issues set and align targets in line with budget forecast, review cost/value with the managing quantity surveyor through weekly cost meetings identify and action improvements to prevent losses, maximise profitability, and report cost/value to the contracts manager on a monthly basis promote and lead the site safety culture, ensuring that all works are carried out in a planned, controlled and safe manner, in accordance with statutory regulations, current standards, and the company sheq standards the ideal candidatewe are looking for a candidate ideally with previous project management experience within an operational environment who possesses the following skills/experience: extensive experience of civil engineering industry particularly ideally with experience of road works etc. strong personal and organisational skills strong communication and it skills good attention to detail to be self-motivated and be able to prioritise and manage workload to be responsive to the needs of internal and external customers and colleagues education/certification requirements: preferably a further education qualification e.g. degree or hnd/hnc (ideally relatable to civil engineering) cscs qualification why tarmacwe offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: contributory pension scheme car or car allowance access to the tarmac reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. access to our employee assistance helpline for free and confidential advice access to join our employee communities inc. bame; lgbtq+; working parents training and development opportunities interested? why not click here to find out more? go on… are you ready to build your future? « return to the search results

Closing on 16 Oct

  witham  |   £50,000

join us as a project manager with aegon (essex, edinburgh - full-time, 12 months assignment intially) about aegon: aegon started life as scottish equitable. aegon have focused on helping people take responsibility for their financial future since 1831 when scottish equitable was founded in edinburgh. today we’re part of aegon nv, an international provider of life insurance, pensions and asset management, with businesses in over 20 countries around the world. we provide retirement, workplace savings and protection solutions to over 3.9 million customers in the uk, helping them create the tomorrow they want. over the years, we’ve evolved our brand. we’ve combined our strong uk heritage with aegon’s global strength, while staying steadfastly committed to our original purpose; to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security. about capita at capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local government, central government, education, transport, health, life and pensions, insurance, and other private sector organisations. we support with expertise applied by the talent across our business in combination with technology, insight and analytics to keep our clients ahead of change, sharper than competitors and more efficient than ever – and we always need new talent to help us achieve our goals. summary: the management of projects within a large portfolio of approved regulatory and discretionary projects to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality. actively drive project delivery acting on and removing blockers as they occur, escalating issues and seeking guidance from lead project managers and portfolio managers as appropriate. occasional travel across multiple sites may be required for cross location projects. skills: good communication skills both verbal and written.able to build strong relations with business users, it delivery managers, project team members and peers.good negotiation and influencing skills.role model teamwork across the change function and broader aegon business.excellent planning and organisational skills.well versed in ms office software.good people engagement and stakeholder management skills. essential criteria: good knowledge and practical application of project delivery methodologies e.g. agile, waterfall, prince2.risk management experience– project and operational.understanding the principles, methods, techniques and tools for the preparation and monitoring of project budgets.adaptability, business strategy, organisational and process design, procurement, presentations.experience of delivering change through a project management lifecycle that could include waterfall, agile or hybrid approaches.a knowledge of applied project management, delivery and planning principles that includes scoping, requirements, testing and business readiness.a knowledge of project budget management processes that includes how to conduct regular re-forecasting, tracking variance, and the impact of change control.strong business influencing and decision-making skills that achieve early resolution of key decisions and remove conflict from the project.successful and proven relationship management skills that enable complex project problems to be communicated to key stakeholders in an accessible and engaging way.experience within life & pensions. desired criteria: sound experience within financial services industryhave a relevant project management qualification (example prince 2)have delivered projects in both a waterfall and an agile/ hybrid manner, using project management tools such as jira and ms project.experience of delivering complex business change and it delivery projectsdesired qualifications:prince 2 practitionerscrum master (csm)

Closing on 14 Oct

  birmingham  |   £50,000

responsibilitiespensions projects and solutions team manager we’re hiring!aon are currently recruiting a pensions project solutions team manager to join our pensions administration project & solutions team in birmingham. the pensions administration project & solutions team deliver change projects for existing clients. you will be responsible for the people management of, and the overall service delivered by, a team of colleagues working in pensions administration projects and solutions.about aon headquartered in london, aon plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.the uk pensions landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. economic challenges, legislative change, an ageing population and asset volatility pose a wide variety of risks and challenges to pension schemes. trustees and scheme sponsors are faced with a range of decisions on difficult topics from managing risk to improving member engagement, setting an investment strategy to managing dc plans.aon retirement solutions’ market-leading capabilities and award-winning expertise make us the perfect partner to help clients through their pension challenges. we can provide integrated and comprehensive solutions across actuarial, plan administration, investment and insurance disciplines, enabling us to serve our clients' unique needs every step of the way.aon is an equal opportunities employer. aon's recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria. about the role owns and drives performance management activities in the team by setting goals and delegating work to colleagues: holding them accountable for the delivery to agreed deadlines.holds regular (at least every two months) 121s with colleagues to review performance, discuss issues, manage expectations and provide constructive feedback.leads the team by providing direction and linking colleague goals and expectations to those of the company, represents the company by helping colleagues understand their impact. develops and manages team resources by creating resource plans, ensuring headcount matches plans throughout the year and develops plans for future business need. manages the recruitment process for the team ensuring colleagues with the relevant skills are recruited to the team.motivates and engages colleagues by understanding their individual motivations and managing them in line with available resources.organizes and monitors current projects so that the team meet targets and follow the agreed processes.coordinates the team’s workload ensuring both business as usual and projects are delivered to required deadlines and level of quality.analyses data on the output of the team's work and identify issues or trends connected to errors, time-consuming tasks, under or over capacity.accountable for overall team quality control, management of risks and escalations, audit and governance. ensures correct processes and procedures are complied with by colleagues.communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms. owns company messages and adapts style to ensure k...

Closing on 26 Oct

  southampton, so23 8zb   |   £50,000

we are looking for a highly experienced project manager to come on board and join our team in the delivery of excellent service to a key financial services customer within in our corporate services portfolio. you will be responsible for the end-to-end life cycle of a project. you will identify opportunities, develop specifications (sometimes with the support of internal and external consultants), go to market, review tenders & select contractors, agree terms and then manage all aspects of mechanical and electrical building services installations and fabric refurbishment projects you will have experience working across small and large scale projects with budgets ranging from £20,000 to £1,500,000; ensuring regulations and internal processes are adhered to at all times. you will be an expert at building and maintaining relationships at all levels; from the client and their key stakeholders, the wider fm contract delivery team, the sodexo central project team to the contractors that support us in delivering projects. this roles offers you the opportunity to work alongside a supportive and encouraging team where you will vastly develop your skill set, with the ability to work with the wider sodexo projects team and truly embed yourself into the client, providing support and guidance, while being both respected and heard. if you’re a pro-active project manager with great time-management and negotiation skills, and a keen eye for detail, this could be the role for you! *** must be located for travel around southampton / m3 corridor *** package descriptionup to £55,000 + excellent benefits package we also offer sodexo discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more main responsibilities responsible for liaising with our operation teams across circa 25 sites and technical/functional experts from within sodexo to ensure that exemplary services are provided at all sites within the account ensure all projects activities are completed in line with sodexo commercial governance and approval processes develop and maintain strong working relationship with service partners, in house teams and external consultants where appropriate create a safe, compliant environment for our teams and customers by ensuring processes are followed and gaps identified and escalated to resolution development and delivery of asset replacement and refurbishment projects, guaranteeing the most appropriate technical solutions are implemented at best value take overall responsibility for ensuring the projects perform to budget and achieve their objectives support local account teams with guidance on development and delivery of smaller projects to ensure consistent contract-wide standards are achieved continuously seek ways to enhance quality through innovation and cost efficiency by monitoring performance against existing standards the ideal candidatewhat we are looking for hnd/degree in a relevant building services /surveying/project management discipline or equivalent qualification proven track record of experience managing mechanical and electrical building services installations and fabric refurbishment projects expert understanding of construction, design and management regulations experience in the engagement and management of multi-disciplinary supply chains. it literate – experience of using ms office suite including ms projects. cad desirable full uk driving license (a car is available within the benefits package) self-motivated and able to manage own workload and with a good level of initiative to make project critical decisions autonomously. about the companyin the uk and ireland, sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. with an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business. at sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. we seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation. we’re a disability confident leader employer. we’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. we are building on our support to the armed forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process. « return to the search results

Closing on 15 Oct

  leeds, west yorkshire   |   £33,797

are you looking for a role which will contribute to global change? are you an enthusiastic and skilled project manager? do you have excellent communication and influencing skills? would you like to join it during an exciting and challenging period of growth in project delivery?the university of leeds is one of the top 100 universities in the world and university of the year 2017, as named by the times and the sunday times good university guide. established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.as we embark on an ambitious digital transformation, we are investing in our it service which is key to developing our learning and research capability as we strive to collaborate across the globe, attacking global issues. we are looking for project managers to join the it programme management office, to enhance the capacity of the existing team to support an exciting portfolio of projects and major change programmes at the university. you will be allocated a mixed caseload of it projects across the entire lifecycle from initiation through to closure so you will need excellent organisational skills and be able to effectively manage your own work and drive the successful delivery of all your projects. you will also be skilled at working with a diverse range of stakeholders, and be able to effectively listen to project stakeholders working with delivery managers and technical teams to ensure projects are delivered effectively and efficiently.you will be able to effectively present information in a range of formats, including budgetary and financial information, demonstrating a high level of attention to detail and be experienced in working with a structured or formalised project management methodology such as agile or pmq. « return to the search results

Closing on 30 Sep

  croydon  |   £55,000

join us as a project manager (g7) with the home office (croydon, full-time, permanent) ** we are keen to hear from candidates who have solid experience within project management. candidates who possess sc clearance will have their application prioritised. ** about capita at capita, we support clients across a range of sectors, including local government, central government, education, transport, health, life and pensions, insurance and other private sector organisations. we support with expertise applied by the talent across our business in combination with technology, insight and analytics to keep our clients ahead of change, sharper than competitors and more efficient than ever – and we always need new talent to help us achieve our goals. we are currently recruiting for interesting and exciting positions at the home office. the home office keeps the uk secure and prosperous; protects its citizens, residents and visitors and their property; and upholds rights, liberties and the rule of law. we lead on immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime and fire policy, counterterrorism and work to ensure visible, responsive and accountable policing in the uk. why join home office? this role is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and innovative person to be at the forefront of change in one of the great departments of state. we are delivering significant transformation to continue keeping our citizens safe and our country secure. new technology and the fast-evolving nature of the threats we face mean we must adapt, and adapt fast, and with the uk leaving the eu, the need for change is greater than ever. the role of a project manager (g7) you will lead key medium to large projects and workstreams within the home office biometrics (hob) programme, ensuring they are delivered within agreed requirements and implemented according to appropriate methodologies. you will lead multi-disciplinary teams ensuring effective collaboration between civil servants, contractors, and delivery partner resources. in addition to leading the projects you will also be expected to contribute to the overall development and management of the programme by supporting or leading on hob-wide initiatives, such as developing/delivering informal training, supporting recruitment campaigns, new staff induction and staff events. key outcome & deliverables: manage medium to large sized projects and workstreams from end-to-end within the home office biometrics programme implement and manage effective and appropriate project governance own the production of key project management products, ensuring they meet the required quality standards and are approved by the relevant stakeholders identify and manage dependencies and interdependencies define and manage project and workstream budgets and resourcing plans within project and programme levels and tolerances. work closely with the business design authority team and technical design authority in producing high quality business and technical requirements and translating requirements into deliverable plans lead the development of the commercial approach and plan, and supplier engagement for the project or workstream in line with the overarching hob commercial strategy, liaising with the programme commercial team and, if required, leading the procurement process. ensure that the project or workstream focuses on realisation of business benefits by creating business readiness plans taking into consideration technology deployment, data migration, capability deployment (training and engagement activities) and any business activities required to integrate new processes or jobs into the ‘business as usual’ environment lead stakeholder engagement with internal and external stakeholders essential criteria: • equivalent experience in delivering in a similar role or industry • strong analytical and numerical skills • good communication and negotiation skills • articulate, both verbally and in writing • objective, logical, and enquiring mind • team player • demonstrable resilience under pressure • scrum (and other agile methodologies) • prince2 • microsoft project technology experience: • systems and service integration • end to end testing (unit test, system test, system integration test, user acceptance test, operational acceptance test, operational performance test) desirable: enterprise architecture legacy it modernization large scale databases (relational and flat) cloud computing data migration devops commercial experience: supplier management procurement dispute resolution we look forward to hearing from you and wish you the very best of luck with your application. please note successful applicants will be required to go thro ugh vetting and security clearance.

Closing on 13 Oct