Project Manager

Ricoh; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in London is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage project delivery while ensuring quality and schedule constraints are met. The role includes coordinating resources, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting global projects. Ideal candidates will have project management certifications, say CAPM or PRINCE2, as well as proficiency in project management tools like MS Project. This is a chance to excel in a fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Industry leading benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and own projects.
• Strong team player focused on project objectives.
• Excellent business communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of assigned projects within schedule and quality constraints.
• Coordinate assignment of necessary resources for project activities.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks.

Skills

Project Management

MS Office proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Business communication

Risk management

Education

Degree or equivalent professional qualification

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or PRINCE2 Foundation

ITIL v3 Foundation or ITIL 4 Foundation

Tools

MS Project

MS Visio

Job description

Ricoh are currently recruiting for a Project Manager based in our London offices who will own and manage the delivery of assigned projects within schedule and quality constraints. As part of the role you will also be responsible for managing all communications across the delivery team of the project and reporting delivery status, risks and issues arising through the engagement.

Additionally you will be required to support global projects by working under the supervision of a Global Project Manager as part of a broader Project Team, by managing the delivery of assigned work packages within the overall engagement and collaborating with the owning Global Project Manager to minimise rework and maximise customer satisfaction.

Ricoh transforms organisations, using innovative technologies and services enabling you as an individual to work smarter. This is what we call "empowering digital workplaces".

In fact the entire Ricoh workforce enjoys our pioneering and innovative ways of working. We like to call it : imagine. change., it's the ethos of our brand and how we drive positive change for ourselves and others. Our teams are embracing change, fostering new ways of working and we have never been more resolute in our mission - "you work for us, and we`ll work for you".

The Project Manager is responsible for applying the following :

• Promoting the wider public good in all actions, acting in a morally, legally and socially appropriate manner in dealings with stakeholders and members of project teams and the organisation
• Adopting the 7 Ricoh Way Values
• Be a strong team player with a particular focus on enabling the objectives of the project and applying project management practices.
• Develop / maintain implementation schedules for all assigned project / work package activities and events, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements. Contribute as instructed to the development and timely update of project initiation and control documentation.
• Properly brief the delivery team members to ensure that the requirements of the implementation schedule are understood, track / report status and support the proactive escalation of requests for help from the work teams.
• Coordinate assignment of necessary resources to perform project activities.
• Responsible for identification and proactive management of project / work package risks, escalating issues where necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Support and implement project change control.
• Ideal candidates will have previous experience of working in a similar Project Management focused role, and ideally will be working towards, or be in possession of, a minimum project management certification in one of the following recognised project management standards : Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or PRINCE2 Foundation or APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ), and demonstrable progress towards attaining the more advanced PMI PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).
• Successful candidates will have proficiency in MS Office, incl. MS Project and MS Visio and be accustomed to working with project planning tools and techniques, project management principles, governance and compliance.
• Candidates who are degree educated or hold similar professional qualification and the ITIL v3 Foundation or ITIL 4 Foundation would be highly desirable.
• Preferably candidates will have a proven ability to lead and own projects (or other equivalent work) and to develop relationships with key customer contacts and stakeholders
• Ideally candidates will have excellent business communication & presentation skills in English, both written and oral. Plus, be an enthusiastic, self-confident, self-motivated and flexible team-player who can prioritise, plan and organise effectively across ongoing projects and their time management.
• A competitive salary package
• Industry leading benefits

Ricoh is an exceptional place to work. A place where there is strong emphasis on career development for the right individuals. This is a role where you can excel within a fast-paced environment and succeed within a thriving organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company where you can truly capitalise and build on your own experience.

Ready to make that change? Apply now for a confidential conversation with our Recruitment Team.

At Ricoh, we embrace and respect the collective and unique talents, experience, and perspectives of all people. Together we inspire remarkable innovation. That's how we live the Ricoh Way.

Ricoh have removed the disclosure of convictions box from their application process (ban the box - http://www.bitc.org.uk/programmes/ban-box) offering equal opportunities to all.

For all roles, we will judge each individual on their skills and ability before taking into account their history. However some roles are subject to sensitive and restrictive information and, if successful, you may be required to undertake pre-employment vetting checks which include but are not limited to residency check, credit reference check, financial sanctions` check and a DBS Check. Further information on Employment Vetting can be accessed by contacting the Ricoh Recruitment Team.