Project/Engagement Manager

Onyx-Conseil; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm based in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a skilled Engagement Manager to oversee multiple projects. Responsibilities include ensuring timely project delivery, providing updates to stakeholders, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with experience in project management. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Engagement Manager or similar role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee multiple projects ensuring timely delivery.
• Provide regular updates and detailed reports to the Portfolio Lead.
• Maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management software proficiency

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate Projects
   • Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects.
   • Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
2. Internal Updates and Reporting
   • Provide regular updates and detailed reports to the Portfolio Lead.
   • Create, issue and monitor project forecasting.
   • Track project progress and highlight any potential risks or issues.
3. Client Stakeholder Communication and Reporting
   • Maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders.
   • Provide clear and concise project updates and reports to clients.
   • Address any client concerns or issues promptly and effectively.
4. Understanding Critical Path and Impact Analysis
   • Identify and manage the critical path for all projects.
   • Analyse the impact of any delays or issues on the overall project timeline.
   • Develop mitigation strategies to address potential delays.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Engagement Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Ability to analyse complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engagement Manager to oversee, manage and coordinate our P&C Projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing internal updates and reports to the Portfolio Lead and ensuring effective communication and reporting with client stakeholders. A strong understanding of critical path and the impacts of activities not completing on time is essential.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.