Project Manager II

Powell Industries; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Project Manager to lead and execute projects across diverse sectors including construction and oil & gas. This role is pivotal in ensuring customer satisfaction, managing project risks, and maintaining financial objectives. You'll be the key liaison between customers and the company, driving a positive experience while overseeing project schedules and deliverables. Join a dynamic team where your leadership and communication skills will shine, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project outcomes. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are passionate about project success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering required.
• Experience in project management in relevant industries is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive positive customer experience during project execution.
• Manage project financials and ensure alignment with customer requirements.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Customer Satisfaction Focus

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business or Engineering

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Management Level Certification from APM

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

ERP System

Agile

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation on proposal development as required
• Drive positive customer experience during project execution
• Ensures integration of the project activities to meet project cost proactively, schedule, deliverables, and manages scope changes to achieve customer requirements
• Acts as meeting chair for internal/external Kick-Off meetings
• Flows down contract requirements to the project team to ensure each team member is aware of his/her obligations
• Develops and manages the project schedule with input from various departments to ensure alignment with both internal and contractual delivery commitments
• Conducts project-specific meetings with project stakeholders
• Responsible for project commercial and contract management
• Effectively work within a multi-organizational/divisional project environment
• Develops and manages Project Management Plans
• Proactively manages risk (threats and opportunities) and regularly communicates to stakeholders
• The key point of contact for all communications between the customer and Powell
• Responsible for the Management of the project’s financials, including revenue budgets, cost budgets and forecasts to ensure the project’s P&L objectives are realized
• Responsible for progress reporting
• Ensures project alignment between customer requirements and company objectives to maximize benefit realization
• Effectively communicate with project stakeholders to ensure timely and transparent information flow
• Make sound decisions and provide project direction that is well thought out to achieve predictable outcomes
• Lead and or participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Responsible for the adherence to project and company quality levels
• Mentoring and training Project Managers and Project Management Associates
• Supervise Project Management Associates and Project Administrators as assigned

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in business, engineering or other related fields from an accredited institution or be a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or have a management level certification from the Association of Project Management (APM)
• Previous experience in a Project Management position in the construction, manufacturing, oil & gas and/or power distribution industry or similar.
• Effective abilities with project management, engineering, and accounting software (Primavera, MS Project, ERP system, Agile).
• Display a operational level of the following competencies:
  • Business Acumen (Business Strategy, Contract Management)
  • Technical Project Management (Professional Execution within a formal framework)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a matrix-organized team through the lifecycle of a project
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders
  • Established ability to negotiate with and influence customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders
  • Strong focus on customer satisfaction