Project Manager

BLUE OCTOPUS RECRUITMENT LTD; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to lead strategic change and business improvement projects in Rochdale. The role involves managing project execution, working with stakeholders, and optimizing business processes to meet objectives. Candidates should hold a project management qualification and possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits

SMART working arrangements

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ability to purchase additional holiday

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading and motivating teams to achieve goals.
• Ability to make informed decisions for project success.
• Experience in the housing sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing projects from inception to completion.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Monitoring budgets and resource utilisation.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Project management qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Permanent, Full-time (36.25 hours)

Are you a skilled and motivated Project Manager looking to make a difference?

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager responsible for delivering strategic change and business improvement projects across the organisation, ensuring clear scopes, defined objectives, and seamless execution.

Their Project Manager role is pivotal in ensuring that business processes are optimised and that solutions align with business needs.

About the role:

You'll work closely with stakeholders and key resources, owning projects from inception to completion. You’ll ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining best practices and driving measurable outcomes. This is an excellent chance to contribute to ongoing transformation initiatives while championing innovation and accountability across the business. With a good understanding of relevant methodologies, such as Waterfall or Agile, you will be able to adapt your approach to ensure all objectives are met, identifying obstacles and inefficiencies to ensure a smooth process for each project. Organised and meticulous, you will monitor the agreed budgets, tracking expenditures and ensuring cost-effective resource utilisation throughout the project lifecycle.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Project management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading and motivating teams to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to make informed decisions to ensure project success.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly explain complex information concisely to diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working within the housing sector would be advantageous.

What's in it for you?

• SMART working arrangements
• Holiday entitlement – 30 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays, with an additional 5 days after five years’ service. Part-time employees will receive a pro-rata entitlement.
• Ability to purchase up to an additional 5 days leave per year.
• A quality defined contribution pension scheme, with salary exchange and contributions matched up to 8%.
• Plus, many more!

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and be part of our continued growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Please refer to the attached Job Description upon submitting your application.

Our client shortlists and interviews candidates throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. They reserve the right to close any of their adverts prior to the stated closing date if they receive a high volume of suitable candidates.

Prior to applying or attending an interview, you can request a call with the people team. They will work with you to create a positive interview environment tailored to your needs, whether that involves specific room setups or preferred interview methods such as Teams, face-to-face, or written questions. They aim to make their recruitment process a positive experience for all.