Senior Project Manager

pyramid8; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple projects from initiation to completion. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to high-quality standards. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing projects from initiation to completion.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication abilities for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and timelines.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Customer-focused with experience working in live environments

Ability to manage multiple projects within a diverse service offering

Commercially astute with the ability to tender and deliver profitable work

Job description

Reference: P8JOB5896 |Specialist area: Project Management |Sector: Marketing

Pyramid8 has a fantastic opportunity open for a Senior Project Manager in the Huddersfield area. Working for an extremely successful company with blue chip National and International clients, you will be responsible for managing a number of projects from start to completion.

An experienced Senior Project Manager will oversee and manage projects from initiation to completion. The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards. This role involves working closely with clients, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure successful execution, especially in fast-paced rollout programmes, while maintaining quality. The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in delivering multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with engineers, transport, and warehousing teams to meet client objectives.

They offer a working environment that encourages maintaining and improving standards, and pursuing new ideas and ways of working. They seek individuals focused on looking forward and harnessing energy to build their careers by thinking outside the box.

Job Description/Outline

1. Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are executed according to plan and adjust as necessary.
2. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate a cross-functional team (Design, Finance, Warehouse, etc.) to achieve project goals.
3. Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Manage expectations and keep all parties informed of progress and issues.
4. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor risks throughout the project lifecycle.
5. Budget Management: Implement effective cost control, track costs, and ensure projects stay within financial constraints.
6. Reporting: Provide regular project status updates and prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.
7. Quality Assurance: Ensure all deliverables meet high standards, implement quality control, and conduct reviews.
8. Client & Contractor Liaison: Manage enquiries from main contractors, arrange site meetings, and liaise over approvals and bespoke requests.
9. Site & Installation Coordination: Attend site meetings, arrange surveys and visits, and coordinate with installation teams and contractors.
10. Documentation & Compliance: Prepare risk assessments, manage quotations, purchase orders, and ensure site sign-offs.

Skills

• Customer-focused with experience working in live environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within a diverse service offering.
• Commercially astute with the ability to tender and deliver profitable work.