Project Manager / Programme Manager

ZipRecruiter; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An interesting business in the medical sector is seeking a motivated Project Manager to oversee multiple projects simultaneously. This role involves managing project activities from initiation to delivery, ensuring timelines are met while fostering positive client relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in project management, particularly within an SME environment, and will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and supportive environment, where your expertise will drive successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering multiple large-scale programmes effectively.
• Proven ability to manage projects within time and cost constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project activities ensuring timely delivery and positive client relationships.
• Compile progress reports and present to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Base Camp

Job description

Job Description

Pyramid8 are currently recruiting for a motivated Project Manager or Programme Manager working for an interesting business in the Medical Sectors. You will manage and develop various projects of work for a number of clients simultaneously and be able to prioritise and communicate effectively.

They are looking for a pro-active and responsive project manager who has ideally worked in an SME environment and a stand-alone role who can undertake all the duties required of a Project Manager from high end discussions with clients to day to day administration duties.

Role Purpose

Managing all project activities including initiation / Kick-off, delivery and follow-up for all projects globally. Specifically, to ensure that all projects are onboarded and managed to ensure timelines and delivery in accordance with approved timelines / milestones.

Projects delivery, ensuring positive client relationships to get projects completed as agreed.

To own and deliver on the programme schedule, liaising with consultants and client contacts / leads, ensuring that projects are delivered on time.

Responsibilities

New Client Acquisition

1. Builds personal credibility with potential clients demonstrating expertise, professionalism and confidence to drive projects to successful and timely delivery.
2. Build peer to peer relationships which generate new business leads for the business.
3. Support strategic bids and tenders (contracts won/assists).
4. Identify resources to deliver projects.

Client Delivery & Retention

1. Manages programme delivery maximising benefit/value to clients and to the business.
2. Monitoring progress of a programme and identifying risk factors that can cause delays; developing and implementing mitigation plans.
3. Assigning tasks to project implementation teams.
4. Compiling and writing progress reports and making presentations to management and other stakeholders.
5. Ensuring programme operations comply with internal control policies and legal requirements.

Experience

1. Minimum Required
2. Significant experience in a similar role delivering multiple large-scale programmes effectively.
3. Proven experience of being able to run programmes to time and cost.
4. Ability to work across business functions including in-house and external consultants.
5. Experience of project management software such as MS Project, MS Office and Base Camp.
6. A bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, business management or communications.
7. Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2.