Assistant Project Manager - Operations Transformation

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the transformation sector seeks an Assistant Project Manager to join their Operations Transformation Programme. This hybrid role focuses on deploying the Operations System across technology centers, enhancing performance, and delivering projects. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage complex tasks. Opportunities for professional development and a generous leave package are included, making this a dynamic and rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Opportunities for professional development

Employee assistance programme

Market leading contributory pension scheme

AWE life assurance

Discounts and salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in operations or benefits realisation is beneficial.
• Dynamic and flexible in approach.
• Understanding of project schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tasks in accordance with operational constraints.
• Support project planning and governance.
• Manage project resources effectively.

Skills

Experience within an operations background

High energy levels for project delivery

Awareness of project lifecycle management

Comfortable in stakeholder communication

Ability to prioritise workload

Clear communication style

Problem-solving skills

Excellent IT skills including MS Office

Creative solutions and collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a new Assistant Project Manager to join the Operations Transformation Programme. Within this role, you will be a key member of our Operations Transformation team, effectively deploying our Operations System across our Technology Centres to introduce new ways of working, Systems and Tools to drive delivery performance. Your focus will be on supporting the ongoing embedding (adoption and usage) of the new Operations system, notably in how to realise and track benefits. You will be a part of a programme which touches on every part of the business, working with stakeholders at all levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a dynamic role where no two days will be the same!

Location: We are in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. This role is suitable for hybrid working.

Salary: From £35,810 depending on experience and suitability.

AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK. As part of our People Promise, we have a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off!).
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, and access to mentors & training.
• Employee assistance programme and occupational health services.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme.
• AWE life assurance.
• Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.

Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:

• Experience within an operations background and/or benefits realisation would be beneficial but is not essential.
• High energy levels to ensure successful project delivery.
• Awareness of project lifecycle management.
• Comfortable in communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• The successful candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity, with a dynamic and flexible approach.
• Understanding of project schedule management, dependencies, and risk assessment.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments.
• A clear and concise communication style with the ability to compile reports and present to peers and Senior Managers.
• Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on and learn in a fast‑paced, growing company.
• Ability to build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.
• Drive and determination to deliver excellence.
• The desire to develop knowledge and application techniques of project management methodologies.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver assigned tasks in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake tasks for Governance (compliance and reporting).
• Task management of project resources (people, money).
• Support the planning of the task/project.
• Deliver work as defined in the Work Authorisation Document (WAD).
• Support and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Support, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non‑contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.

All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. It can take several months for clearance to come through.

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