Project Manager

Energy Jobline AZ; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company seeks a skilled Project Manager to oversee technology and communications projects. This full-time role offers flexibility and requires expertise in project management methodologies and strong communication skills. You will manage large-scale projects, support sales, and ensure high service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with Telephony based Projects (Avaya Red/Blue).
• Managed large-scale projects with full P&L responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, track, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Anticipate risks and issues; communicate clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Project Management qualifications

Tools

Salesforce

PM Methodologies

Job description

Project Manager Hybrid (Manchester, Trafford) or Remote

Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £55K DOE

Are you a skilled technology and communications project manager looking to work for a rapidly growing company with great flexibility? If so, then consider a career with my client. I am seeking a talented Project Manager. If this role is right for you, you’ll need to have…

1. Experience working with Telephony based Projects (Avaya Red/Blue)
2. Knowledge of PM Methodologies, Prince2, Agile, and APMP
3. Previously managed large-scale projects including full P&L responsibility
4. Ideally used Salesforce before
5. Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
6. First-rate organisation skills

As part of the role, you’ll be required to support the sales team with bids for work, deliver a high standard of service to customers, and maintain your learning concerning project management best practices and my client's suite of solutions.

Responsibilities

1. Plan, coordinate, track, and manage multiple concurrent projects and programs to successful completion
2. Plan, Organise, and Communicate:
   • Develop and manage project timelines to schedule
   • Proactively anticipate impacts of current and future project phases
   • Translate project plans into business-speak ensuring clear communication
3. Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management:
   • Anticipate risks and issues; use problem-solving and collaboration skills for proactive corrective actions
   • Work with parties to identify dependencies bringing risk to the project
   • Communicate risks and issues clearly to stakeholders at all levels
4. Prepare detailed project plans for all phases of the project
5. Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives within planned timeframes
6. Manage day-to-day project activities and resources
7. Lead the project team through effective planning, organisation, and communication
8. Ensure projects and programs proceed according to scope
9. Provide status reports on project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, and communicate across leadership
10. Build trusted relationships within projects
11. Work creatively and analytically in problem-solving scenarios, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
12. Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs
13. Drive continuous improvement of behaviours, templates, processes, and best practices based on lessons learned
14. Coach, mentor, and motivate team members
15. Deliver effective executive-level communication

Skills & Experience

1. Project management and related experience
2. Relevant industry experience
3. Project Management qualifications
4. Proven ability to solve problems creatively
5. Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
6. Experience overseeing technical projects through the full lifecycle
7. Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal, and presentation), and interpersonal skills
8. Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands

This role comes with company benefits; further details provided upon application.

Horizon Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.