Project Manager

Reed; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is searching for a Project Manager to oversee project delivery and drive innovation in Warrington. The role requires a strong focus on stakeholder management, continuous improvement, and agile methodologies. Successful candidates will have project management certification and experience in managing complex projects. This is an on-site position requiring presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• Project Management certification required.
• Experience managing complex projects with different methodologies.
• Strong customer and product focus is essential.
• Agile mindset is a must for early and continuous delivery.
• Effective stakeholder management and conflict resolution abilities are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and deliver innovation-driven projects.
• Ensure projects are executed with minimal costs and high satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement in change delivery.
• Monitor project progress and take corrective actions.
• Manage budgets and ensure value for money.

Skills

Project Management certification

Managing complex projects

Strong customer and product focus

Agile mindset

Problem-solving

Collaborative leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning and organisational skills

Proficiency in MS Project

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

6 Months- Extensions Likely

£#removed# 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