Newbuild Project Manager

Ocean Infinity; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Infinity is seeking a highly motivated New Build Project Manager to lead critical robotics delivery projects within our Robotics Asset Delivery Department. You will drive project plans, budgets, and schedules across complex programmes with distributed teams.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of PM experience in marine/engineering contexts, strong stakeholder management, and certifications such as PRINCE2, Agile PM, or CSM.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering complex, large-scale programmes.
• Experience managing multiple projects within a programme framework.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and close projects within programmes using governance frameworks.
• Develop detailed plans with scope, dependencies, resources, and timelines.
• Define and manage budgets, track expenditure, and ensure delivery within constraints.
• Monitor progress, address deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Champion adoption of technology and AI to improve delivery efficiency.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Planning & execution

Budget management

Project governance

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

PRINCE2 / Agile PM / CSM certifications

Tools

Agile / Waterfall methodologies

Job description

At Ocean Infinity, we're using technology to transform operations at sea, making them safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.

We're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and challengers who believe there is always a better way. If you're ambitious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to create meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the future.

Ocean Infinity is seeking a highly motivated and experienced New Build Project Manager to lead critical projects within our Robotics Asset Delivery Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivering new build projects to time, budget, and scope, with a keen understanding of managing dependencies within a broader programme context. This role requires excellent organisational skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, distributed teams and stakeholders.

What you will do:

Project Planning & Execution:

• Plan, execute, and close projects within assigned programmes, adhering to established methodologies and Transformation Office governance frameworks.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope definition, dependencies, resource allocation, and realistic timelines.
• Define and manage project budgets, track expenditure, and ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations from the plan, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Champion the adoption of technology and AI to aid delivery, introducing efficiencies and use to add control to day-to-day delivery.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with project stakeholders, including internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to the Programme Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to drive project progress and resolve issues.
• Risk & Issue Management:
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage project-level risks and issues, developing mitigation strategies.
• Escalate critical issues to the Programme Manager in a timely manner, providing clear recommendations for resolution alongside other options considered.

Quality & Change Management:

• Ensure project deliverables meet defined quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Manage project change requests, assessing their impact on scope, schedule, and budget, and securing necessary approvals.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare and submit regular project reports, providing accurate and timely updates on progress, budget, and risks.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, meeting minutes, and decision logs.
• Ensure project closure activities are completed efficiently, including lessons learned and handover of deliverables.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager of projects within complex, large-scale Programmes of work.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within a programme framework.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall), and tools.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across various teams.
• Proactive problem-solver with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in the marine, engineering, technology, or other similarly complex industries is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., Agile PM, PRINCE2, CSM) are highly advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Project Management) or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

Salary for this position:

Up to £75,000 per annum