Senior Project Manager

Serco Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage the end-to-end delivery of a Small Boats In-Service Support contract for the Ministry of Defence. The ideal candidate will possess Project Management certification and experience in Defence contracts. You will be responsible for project reporting, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, while also promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Competitive salary and hybrid working are offered.

Benefits

Company car

Company bonus

Private Medical cover

25 days' annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Project / Programme Management certification such as APM PMQ or Prince2.
• Experience working with Ministry of Defence contracts.
• SC Security cleared or ability to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the In Service Support project.
• Manage project scope, deliverables, and reporting.
• Conduct risk management and promote best practices.

Skills

Project / Programme Management certification

Experience in Defence industry

MS Office Skills

Demonstrable leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Project Manager- Small boats In-Service Support Contract

Competitive Salary plus company car, bonus and private medical cover

37.5 hours per week- Monday- Friday

HMNB Portsmouth- Hybrid working

Serco Maritime Services have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Contract Delivery team. This role will be responsible for the end-to-end management of a Small boats In-Service Support Contract for our Ministry of Defence customer. These responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the delivery of the project's scope, Managing the project deliverables, Risk management, Evaluation of New Information, project reporting, stakeholder management and the closure of the project.

Main Accountabilities:

• Lead the successful delivery of the In Service Support project through applying industry recognised project management tools and effective stakeholder management.
• Deliver the project in line with the agreed schedule, budget and quality.
• Apply agreed methodologies to monitor and track progress and benefits against work stream objectives and the overall project.
• Lead the management of risk for the project in alignment with the Project Management Plan.
• Manage the delivery of internal and external project reporting.
• Escalate issues to the Head of Contract Delivery in line with the agreed Governance.
• Track lessons learned and promoting best practices.
• Coaching and supporting more junior members of the team to help build experience and capability in project management.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.

What you'll need to do the role:

• Project / Programme Management certification and experience (e.g. APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), Prince2
• Experience working within the Defence industry, or a working for a company who supply to the Ministry of Defence.
• Experience in Maritime, MoD In-Service Support contracts would be preferable
• MS Office Skills, including Project, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Visio, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills.
• Demonstrable financial and commercial management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentational communication skills
• Experience of exceptional collaboration, influencing, communication and engagement of a wide range of internal stakeholders including senior executive leaders, as well as external stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a high-pressure environment and managing multiple demands at once.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Working within a matrix organisation, you will be able to forge good working relationships quickly and collaborate as part of a varied team
• SC Security Cleared or ability to obtain the required clearance
• Willingness to travel as necessary to deliver programme outcomes

What we offer:

• Company car
• Company bonus
• Private Medical cover
• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme