Project Manager

CPS Group; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A project management firm based in Runcorn is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan and deliver projects, ensuring milestones are met. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and project management experience, particularly in engineering or IT. This permanent role offers a healthy work-life balance with a blend of remote and on-site work, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company pension contribution up to 12.5%

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable on every aspect of the project lifecycle.
• Experience in initiating projects, planning, managing and risk mitigating.
• Customer service experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and execution of projects.
• Manage the safe execution of industrial automation projects.
• Communicate with team members and identify project requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in inventory control and process improvement

Working knowledge of project management software tools

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in NEC 4

Excellent knowledge of PMBOK or PRINCE 2

Understanding of CDM15 roles

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant equivalent

Postgraduate or industry-specific project management certifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Primavera P6

FastDraft

Job description

Overview

The Project Manager plans, implements and delivers projects. They identify project goals and determine potential challenges that can increase cost or cause delays. The Project Manager also tracks progress and supervises project teams to ensure the achievement of milestones. They act as an intermediary between upper management and the project team. They provide reports to the Senior Project Manager and as required to the senior stakeholders to ensure the project’s success. The Project Manager is the overall Yokogawa focal point for customer, end-user, suppliers, Yokogawa management, and project team and is in charge of the project from contract hand-over from sales until project closing and handover to the Service organization.

Reports to

• Line Management: CCT-6 Team Leader
• Functional Manager: Senior Project Manager

Project Manager duties and responsibilities

A Project Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of projects. Their duties include planning, setting strategies, executing, and monitoring every aspect of a specific project. Depending on the requirements of the client and their level of experience or seniority, Project Managers can handle one or multiple projects at a time.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Manage the safe execution of industrial automation projects and their delivery, compliant with agreed contract and project objectives, within schedule deadlines and budget ensuring quality, profit maximization and customer satisfaction.
• Meeting with senior management and clients to identify project requirements, delivery timelines and costs.
• Communicating with team members
• Identifying risks and taking measures to prevent delays and budgetary constraints.
• Developing detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members and project teams and revising based on changing needs and requirements.
• Identifying and assigning project tasks based on the skill sets, experience, and strengths of staff members.
• Monitoring project performance to ensure timely delivery.
• Compiling and submitting project status reports to clients, management, and other stakeholders
• Working effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation
• Developing excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaison effectively with all project stakeholders.
• Managing day-to-day operations of the project
• Working with Designers, Developers, Quality H&S and Procurement and other stakeholders for planning and documentation.

Project Manager skills and qualifications

Project Manager will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications needed to perform their duties effectively. Project Managers will need professional certifications that make them qualified to work in a specific industry or capacity. Depending on the level of experience an individual within a similar project management role will also be considered.

Typical skills and qualifications

• Proficiency in inventory control and process improvement
• Working knowledge of project management software tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other relevant applications. E.g., Primavera P6 and FastDraft
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and make hard decisions required to achieve project objectives.
• Proficiency in NEC 4 – preferable under Option A and C and E
• Excellent working knowledge with either PMBOK or PRINCE 2
• Excellent understanding of working under CDM15 roles of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer Roles.
• Working knowledge of NGT Policies Procedures and Specifications. Typically, Business Procedures, Quality Assurance, Environmental, Health and Safety.

Experience requirements

Project Manager will be knowledgeable on every aspect of the project lifecycle experienced in initiating projects, planning, delegating, managing and risk mitigating. Project Management who manages projects in technical fields such as engineering and IT must have relevant industry experience, especially a foundational degree in that discipline. Because Project Managers need to work with clients, the role often involves customer service experience.

Education and training

Depending on the project requirements and the clients, Project Managers need at least a bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent. Some roles require postgraduate or industry-specific project management certifications. Advanced Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications in addition to their educational qualifications would be an advantage.

What we promise to offer

• Salary level is dependent on experience
• Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Flexibility will be required to meet customer and business needs
• Superb benefits including company pension contribution up to 12.5% dependent upon criteria, car allowance, private medical insurance and healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service
• Freedom to do your job and autonomy is important to us
• Exciting challenges within a mature organization that demands a high degree of individual responsibility and promotes initiatives
• Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services

This is a permanent position, with our offices based at Runcorn, Cheshire. We provide a healthy work-life balance through working from home possibilities (currently 3 days/week) however, there will be a requirement to travel to UK customer sites for each project.

Due to the nature of our business, please be advised at the offer of employment stage we will carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) , Education and Employment checks on all candidates.