Senior Project Manager

Ascertra; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

About Us:

Ascertra operates under the umbrella of the Vela Software Group, a division of Constellation Software Inc. – a world leader in acquiring, managing, and growing software companies that are essential to their industries.

Ascertra’s product portfolio includes leading solutions such as Proarc, Coreworx, and Mpower, each addressing critical challenges and risks related to managing information and resources across complex capital projects and asset operations.

Ascertra customers use our software to manage the volumes of information and processes that go along with the planning, engineering, construction, and operation of complex capital projects, such as offshore oil rigs, refineries, offshore wind farms, and power generation plants – and that makes us proud.

Role Overview:

As a senior project manager, you will play a key role within the professional service team at Ascertra, working closely across multiple customers and teams. You will report to the global services director and work closely with our sales teams to scope and estimate client projects based on Ascertra products and services.

This role is also an advisor with a focus on improving our clients’ understanding and use of Ascertra products and services as well as guiding and coordinating the implementation of our products.

Role Location:

Aberdeen, UK

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define project scope detailed plans, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
2. Manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to guide the project team.
3. Lead project execution, monitoring, and control to ensure delivery and milestones are met.
4. Manage project risks, issues, and changes, ensuring minimal disruption to objectives.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure resource availability and allocation.
6. Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular project updates.
7. Ensure project documentation is complete, organized, and available for audit.
8. Foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

1. Exceptional verbal and written communicator.
2. Leadership qualities, such as motivation techniques, conflict management, and general people management.
3. Knowledge of project management processes, such as Scrum and Agile.
4. Experience managing multiple projects and customers.
5. Project and time management experience to drive successful implementations with clients in collaboration with internal teams.
6. Hands-on experience/knowledge of Primavera or similar planning tools.

Nice-to-Have:

1. Association for Project Management (APM) and/or Institute of Project Management (IPM) qualifications/accreditation.

Accessibility:

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know through your selected application method. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.

Join us in shaping the future of our projects and customer success at Ascertra. Apply now and unleash your potential with us!