Senior Project Manager

SEFE Energy UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SEFE Energy UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to ensure successful project implementation. The role involves planning, execution, and closure of complex projects while managing resources and budgets. Candidates should have a strong background in project management frameworks and excellent communication skills, contributing to SEFE's mission of securing energy supply across Europe.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits including bonus potential

Non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Medical and dental insurance (family cover)

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven record of managing complex IT projects.
• Expertise in project management frameworks and strategic planning.
• Structured way of working.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans and provide regular reports.
• Ensure projects meet budget, time, and quality requirements.
• Manage project closure, ensuring all deliverables are complete.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Partner - SEFE Energy

Senior project managers ensure the successful implementation of projects and programmes by applying project management principles and methods.

IN SHORT

Senior project managers ensure the successful implementation of larger projects and programmes by applying company project management principles and methods. They are jointly responsible for the planning, implementation, follow-up, and completion of projects. They manage the project team, resources, budget, and schedule to achieve the project's objectives and results. Project managers must ensure project completion on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. They support the lead project manager in defining standards and in training (junior) project managers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1. Project Planning & Reporting: Develop and maintain project plans, and provide regular reports on progress and alignment with project executives for complex projects.
2. Project Compliance: Ensure projects meet budget, time, and quality requirements, including cost controlling and budget monitoring.
3. Initiation & Execution: Start up and initiate projects based on IT product demands, and manage the operational execution of projects.
4. Delivery & Readiness: Deliver the end product of the project, including confirming operational readiness with application owners for handover.
5. Project Closure: Manage project closure, ensuring all deliverables and documentation are complete.
6. Resource & Budget Planning: Plan and allocate resources, align with processes (e.g., DRB, Group Prioritization Process), and handle budget planning in annual and mid-year cycles.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Understanding of Business Requirements. Proven record of managing complex IT projects.
• Expertise in project management frameworks, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and mentoring.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and excellent communication skills.
• Experience in project management, good time management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Structured way of working.

ABOUT US

Securing Energy for Europe – it’s a simple statement with a bold ambition. SEFE is committed to securing gas supply and contributing to the European energy transformation and sustainability. As an international energy company, SEFE ensures supply security and drives decarbonisation across the energy value chain, including origination, trading, sales, transport, and storage. With expertise in trading and LNG, SEFE is a major supplier to European industrial customers, with an annual sales volume of 200 TWh of gas and power. The company employs around 2,000 people globally and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

BENEFITS

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity and supports your career development. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including a bonus potential, a non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, medical and dental insurance (family cover), and flexible working options. Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a sustainable future.