Programme/Project Manager

Waterman Aspen; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the UK is looking for a Project/Programme Manager to oversee various projects and provide leadership to project teams. You will manage multiple projects, set goals, and ensure timely delivery while receiving a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and annual leave. This role provides opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Permanent health insurance

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of project and programme management methods and principles.
• Exceptional leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage Project Managers on multiple projects.
• Set goals, tasks, and timelines ensuring timely project delivery.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics like Planned Value.

Skills

Leadership and organisational skills

Project management software proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

PowerBI

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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Project/Programme will see you as a key member of the Birmingham and Black Country team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Management

• Oversight and management of the Project Managers
• Oversight and leadership of multiple projects
• Working with the Project Managers to manage resources ensuring timely delivery of projects
• Setting goals, tasks and timelines, ensuring that project delivery is to schedule
• Monitoring tracking and reporting of Planned Value and Earned Value performance metrics
• Identifying opportunities for improvement
• Identification of risks and contingency plans
• Preparing reports
• In-depth knowledge of programme and project management methods and principles
• Exceptional leadership and organisational skills
• In-depth understanding of performance evaluation principles
• Proficiency in various programme management software, including MS Office, MS Project and PowerBI
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and time management skills

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community