Project Manager

Reed; Lymm; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager to drive innovation and deliver projects effectively in the United Kingdom. This role requires experience managing complex projects and strong stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate will have an agile mindset and a certification in Project Management. The position is based in Lymm and requires onsite presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Project Management certification required.
• Strong customer and product focus desired.
• Experience managing complex projects will be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in change delivery.
• Manage projects within time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Monitor project progress and manage budgets.

Skills

Project Management certification

Experience managing complex projects

Customer and product focus

Agile mindset

Problem-solving

Collaborative leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning and organisational skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Project Management certification

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager / Transformation / Change / Delivery / Stakeholder Management / Continuous Improvement

£450-500 Per Day - Umbrella

Warrington - Must be willing to be onsite 3 days a week

Job Purpose

• Plan, direct, and deliver projects that drive innovation and differentiation within the business.
• Ensure projects are delivered effectively, at pace, with minimal cost and high customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to the organisation's delivery strategy by promoting product management and process ownership.
• Build and lead collaborative, motivated project teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in change delivery across the organisation
• Collaborate with sponsors and stakeholders to prepare and present business cases.
• Manage projects within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints.
• Promote a safety culture and ensure compliance with legal, health, safety, and environmental obligations.
• Select appropriate delivery methodologies based on stakeholder risk profiles and desired outcomes.
• Apply technology thinking and agile principles to deliver iteratively and at pace.
• Focus on delivering the best product for the customer through a product-centric approach.
• Build innovative and collaborative delivery teams.
• Develop and maintain baseline project plans, manage scope and changes, and coordinate internal, external, and third‑party resources.
• Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and take corrective actions.
• Manage budgets and forecasts, ensuring efficiency and value for money.
• Establish quality plans and ensure continuous improvement.
• Implement robust project governance and controls.
• Ensure delivery of benefits and customer outcomes.
• Manage dependencies, change control, risks, and issues.
• Develop stakeholder management and communication plans.
• Provide regular status reports and ensure smooth handover to Business as Usual and support teams.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential

• Project Management certification.
• Experience managing complex projects using various methodologies.
• Strong customer and product focus.
• Agile mindset with emphasis on early and continuous delivery.
• Innovative and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Effective stakeholder management and conflict resolution abilities.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, including proficiency in MS Project.
• Commercial acumen and experience managing third‑party suppliers

In the first instance please submit your CV