Project Manager

This post will operate as a project manager looking after individual clients and their project needs. The project manager should help plan, implement and deliver projects. This will involve identifying project goals and determining the potential challenges that can increase the cost or cause delays. The project manager will also track progress and help supervise project teams to ensure the achievement of milestones. The project manager will act as an intermediary between the senior management team and the project team and will provide reports to stakeholders to ensure the project’s success. The Project Manager will have the authority to use their own initiative and will be expected to investigate, make decisions and take action within broad management direction and guidelines.

Responsible for

• The planning and execution of multiple projects
• Meeting with the Commercial Manager and other senior managers and clients to identify project requirements, delivery timelines and costs
• Developing detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members and project teams and revising based on changing needs and requirements
• Identifying project tasks and ensuring that they are resourced effectively
• Monitoring project performance/progress to ensure timely delivery
• Communicating with team members
• Managing resources and time
• Compiling and submitting project status reports to clients, management and other stakeholders
• Developing excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders
• Identifying risks and taking measures to prevent delays and budgetary constraints
• Setting project priorities in conjunction with relevant management

Strategic Vision

• To ensure that projects are delivered on schedule, within the budget and according to the client’s requirements.
• To innovate and create sustainable solutions
• To develop genuine partnerships with customers and staff

Experience requirements

The ideal candidate will be experienced in initiating projects, planning, delegating, managing and risk mitigating preferably within a relevant industry setting. The ability to manage multiple projects is essential.

Key Competencies to be demonstrated

• Proficiency in inventory control and process improvement
• Working knowledge of project management software tools
• Ability to Identify any risk to schedules as soon as possible and develop recovery / mitigation plans
• Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and make hard decisions required to achieve project objectives

Qualifications and Training:

• A-Levels / BTEC / Diploma required
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Association of project managers (APM) or equivalent training courses/qualifications essential
• General experience in this field within relevant industry preferred
• Experience specific to this position preferred