Head of Projects

Aspire Technology Solutions; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT and Cyber Security firm in Gateshead is looking for a Head of Projects to lead a team of Project Managers. The role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and fostering team development. Ideal candidates will have exceptional communication skills, proven leadership experience, and the ability to drive efficiencies. This organization offers a competitive salary between £55,000 - £70,000 annually, and a diverse benefits package aimed at enriching employee well-being.

Benefits

Travel benefits

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Annual Leave

Enhanced Parental Schemes

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Tech Purchase Scheme

Lives Assurance Cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar project management role.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and delegate effectively.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower a team of Project Managers.
• Monitor project progress and adjust as necessary.
• Ensure deliverables are on time and within budget.
• Foster career development within the team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Job description

About Aspire
At Aspire Technology Solutions, we look for dynamic individuals who want to work for one of the fastest growing IT and Cyber Security providers in the UK.

Our mission is to deliver technology like no other. It is such an exciting time to join us on our journey as we continue to grow and expand!

About the role

Reporting directly to the Solutions Director, the Head of Projects will lead a team of high-performing Project Managers. The projects team are responsible for the successful delivery of all services sold, ensuring required business and customer outcomes are met to a high standard.

As a Head of Projects, you will take full ownership of the line management, planning, resourcing, controlling and implementation of projects, ensuring that all project objectives are met, whilst following and upholding the standards and processes the Aspire Delivery team follow.

You will have excellent stakeholder management skills, strong customer service skills and excellent communication skills with a proven track record in supporting your team to achieve their best, whilst fostering their career development to grow within the business.

As part of this responsibility, you will be required to make the required decisions to meet and exceed our revenue targets whilst not compromising on the quality by leading by example and mentoring the team for the best possible outcome.

What you will be doing

• Lead and empower a team of Project Managers through day-to-day people management to drive continuous improvement and push beyond current standards.
• Promote positive engagement across all Delivery and Aspire colleagues.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to the wider project office colleagues, to grow internal talent so they are ready for the next step in their Aspire careers.
• Actively drive the continued development of both your personal learning goals and project delivery processes improvements by working closely with the PMO Manager and Solutions Director.
• Represent and promote the core values of Aspire throughout any interaction (both internally and externally).
• Continually build strong relationships across the business by collaborating with a can-do attitude across all teams we interact with.
• Drive and own the successful start of projects by ensuring the right resources are assigned in swift fashion to mobilise the delivery and set it to succeed.
• Control and monitor the progress of the projects, adjusting as necessary to ensure the successful and timely completion of the project to meet revenue and client business outcomes.
• Ensure that the project deliverables/revenue are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
• Evaluate/report any lessons learnt from the project and feed these back to senior management.
• Monitoring and reporting revenue achievements while continuously identifying and implementing improvements to consistently overachieve.
• Question methods and tools used to initiate, embrace and embed new ways of working.
• Proactively engage and include others to iterate on ideas and recommendations with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will suit the role if you have

• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and tactfully in critical situations.
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• A constructive approach to problem-solving, suggesting efficiency improvements and generating out-of-the-box solutions through calculated risks.
• The ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, delegate tasks confidently and motivate others in an inclusive and respectful workplace.
• Able to provide specific examples of how you have supported the career growth of your direct reports, including the tools and methods you used to achieve this.
• The ability to navigate change with a positive, agile attitude, adopting challenges as learning opportunities and seeking new ways of working whilst driving efficiencies.
• Effectively delegate and empower team members to work independently with confidence at the expected level of quality.
• A full UK driving license.

Our values

We understand that you might not have all of the qualifications and experiences that we think are key to succeeding in this role, therefore we provide continuous learning and development at Aspire, which is at the heart of everything we do. As long as you are passionate, eager to learn and driven to be the best at what you do and live our values this role may be a fit for you.

Salary

£55,000 - £70,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits

Here at Aspire we offer a great benefits package and a competitive salary. Being a people-centric organisation is what sets us apart – we strive to look after our people in the best way we can!

• Travel benefits including free parking, subsidised travel passes and much more!
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Network Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement (increasing with length of service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Parental Schemes
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Tech Purchase Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• New business referral scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover

Location and Working Arrangements

You will be based at Aspire’s Gateshead head office, with travel as necessary to meet business requirements.

Hours of Work

Full time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday

Equality, Inclusion and Diversity at Aspire

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, that promotes dignity, equality and diversity that encourages individuals to develop their true potential.

Interview Process

We generally conduct interviews in three stages, lasting approximately 2-3 weeks depending on everyone’s calendars.

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a pre-screening call via teams to discuss your experience and what you’re looking for in your next role.
• Successful candidates will be invited to an interview with the Hiring Manager.
• If successful in interview, candidates will be invited to an informal interview with key stakeholders at Aspire to meet the wider team(s).

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