Project Manager

Natobotics; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project / Program Manager for a 6-month contract based in Basildon. This role involves overseeing all aspects of project delivery, from planning to execution, while managing risks and stakeholder expectations. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in project management and strong leadership skills to guide multi-functional teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years in Project/Programme Management.

Responsibilities

• Own full responsibility for delivering projects from planning through to closeout.
• Coordinate multi-functional teams and manage risk.
• Ensure delivery within time, scope, and budget.

Skills

Project Planning & Execution

Risk & Issue Management

Stakeholder Management

Governance & Change Control

Budget Management

Strong Communication

Leadership

Job description

Job Title: Project / Program Manager

Location: Basildon, Essex, UK (Fully Onsite)

Contract Duration: 6 months

Scope of Role

You will report to the Programme Director and/or Programme Manager, owning full responsibility for delivering projects from planning through to closeout. You’ll coordinate multi-functional teams (including 3rd parties), manage risk, and ensure delivery within time, scope, and budget.

Core Requirements

Experience: 10–12+ years in Project/Programme Management

Essential Skills

Project Planning & Execution

Risk & Issue Management

Stakeholder Management

Governance & Change Control

Budget Management

Strong Communication & Leadership

Responsibilities

Planning

Define project brief and delivery approach

Set and manage client expectations

Establish project governance in line with methodology

Build business case and secure stakeholder approvals

Create high-level schedules, cost/resource estimates

Plan for testing, training, communication & transition

Execution

Maintain project controls, plans, budgets, timelines

Regularly report status to stakeholders

Facilitate governance meetings & steer corrective actions

Manage cross-functional & 3rd party teams

Track actuals vs. budget; manage time reporting

Monitor risks, issues, and change requests

Closeout

Gain formal acceptance from sponsor

Conduct project closure and lessons learned

Finalise contracts, archive materials

Support seamless handover to BAU

Additional Notes

Weekend support may be required during implementation

Strong emphasis on structured governance and methodology

Close collaboration with internal teams, PMO, and client stakeholders