Project Manager

KeTech; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Rail market is seeking a motivated Project Manager to oversee client project delivery from start to finish. Responsibilities include managing budgets and commercial contracts, developing project plans, and leading a team to ensure project success. The role is office-based in Preston with some flexibility, requiring a full UK driving license and the ability to travel. Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing project lifecycles effectively.
• Experience in systems and software development projects.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely delivery of client projects against specifications.
• Ensure commercial obligations are met.
• Develop detailed project plans for successful delivery.
• Recognise and manage risks and scope changes.
• Lead and manage project teams efficiently.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Risk management

Budget management

Commercial contract management

Team leadership

Job description

Role overview

KeTech has cemented its position as a UK leader in the Rail market with offices based in Preston and Nottingham.

At KeTech, we believe that project delivery is successful through long-lived teams who enjoy working together, who have a clear mission, are motivated and have the freedom to make their own decisions. In return we ask that teams take ownership, are open and honest and drive delivery of our projects through hard work and commitment.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Operations team as a Project Manager to manage the timely delivery of client projects against agreed project specifications, quality and budget, through the effective and efficient management of processes and resources.

About the Role

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for the full project lifecycle delivery including the management of commercial and contracts, budget, risk, quality, and leadership of the project team.

The majority of our projects involve systems and software development, vary in size and complexity and follow the full ' V model' lifecycle therefore experience in Systems and Software development projects is preferred.

You must also be able to demonstrate your ability to :

• Manage commercial contracts, to ensure that the project contractual obligations are met and managed
• Manage project budgets with full profit and loss accountability
• Develop and execute detailed project plans to ensure delivery against both client and company expectations
• Recognise and manage risk
• Recognise scope change and manage this successfully with the Client
• Manage people

Other Requirements

• You have a full UK driving licence
• You are able to travel in the UK and Overseas

Additional Information

• Job type : Permanent
• Salary : Dependent on skills and experience
• Hours : Full time with immediate start
• Location : Preston - Office Based with some flexible working
• For more information or to apply contact : Jessica Wilson. HR Manager

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