Overview

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone. The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide leadership for projects within the IDG portfolio, working closely with key stakeholders and directing the project team. You will be accountable for project performance throughout its lifecycle, ensuring achievement of high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Project leadership, including oversight and task management of the project team which may include project managers, project support officers, technical specialists, design consultants and contractors. You will mentor and coach project team members, flexing your involvement to suit the strength of the team.

Experience / Skills

• Essential:
  Significant experience of leading complex projects or programmes, ideally within engineering, construction, asset management and/or flood & coastal risk management.
• Formal training in project management with significant experience of applying project management tools, techniques and processes throughout a project lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen with significant experience of contract management and procurement.
• Extensive experience of project financial management and forecasting.
• Experience of managing and influencing senior stakeholders, and of building effective stakeholder engagement plans.
• Strong report writer with experience of producing effective business cases.
• Technical knowledge and leadership in risk management and health & safety compliance.

• Desirable:
  Chartered membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ICE, CIWEM or APMP
• Training and experience of working with NEC contracts
• Experience of preparing Scope of Services for appraisal and construction contract awards.
• Project management qualifications: Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQ

Other information

• Contact and additional information: This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For right to work guidance, consult UKVI or gov.uk guidelines.
• Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers opportunities for training and personal/professional development.
• Base location: any hub nationally with occasional co-location in Hub or delivery partner offices.
• Interviews anticipated to take place w/c 3rd November (subject to change).

Competencies

• Programme and Project Management
• Leads People
• Focuses on Customers and Partners
• Delivers Results Through Others

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job sharing, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.