Senior Project Manager Associate Director

EY UK; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EY in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager to deliver IT projects within Real Estate construction environments. You will drive charter development, manage scope, cost, and timelines, and coordinate with stakeholders to deploy AV, network, IoT, and workstation technologies.

The role emphasizes governance, quality assurance, and alignment with EY technology standards across complex, multi-site construction programs.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Construction Management, or related discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• 15 to 20 years in a corporate IT environment.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in project management, particularly in construction-related IT projects.
• Relevant experience in deployment/implementation and infrastructure within the construction industry.

Responsabilités

• Lead development of project charters and scopes to deliver technology solutions on time and on budget.
• Ensure alignment with EY stakeholder playbooks from pre-initiatie through closure.
• Manage risks, issues, and changes across business and IT components.
• Monitor project activities to align with technology deployment objectives and timelines.
• Interface with project teams, management, and stakeholders for seamless deployment.
• Oversee resources to ensure timely implementation of technology solutions.

Connaissances

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Vendor management

Budget control

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Construction Management, or related discipline

Outils

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Visio

Description du poste

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The opportunity

Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager is responsible for delivering IT projects to schedule, budget and quality. The role requires mastery of the technical knowledge of project management inter-related process stages i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes e.g. scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication, stakeholder management. Proficiency in related processes such as portfolio management, program management, methods and tools and quality assurance is also required. Senior Project manager must have excellent stakeholder relationship management skills to successfully lead and manage the project team and project stakeholders, and have expertise recognized and requested by customers.

The role will primarily focus on EY’s Real Estate construction projects and the deployment of office technology including but not limited to; AV, Network, Print, IoT solutions, Smart Lockers and Workstation devices.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead the development of project charters and scopes, ensuring the timely delivery of technology solutions that align with construction project schedules and budgets.
• Ensure alignment with relevant EY stakeholder playbooks for pre-initiate through project closure process’.
• Execute relevant project management processes, focusing on the integration of technology into construction phases, including scope, cost, time, risk, resource, and stakeholder management.
• Monitor and control project activities to ensure alignment with technology deployment objectives and construction timelines.
• Manage risks, issues, and changes across both business and IT components of construction projects.
• Report variances to the approved project baseline (based on EY’s technology tiering strategy), providing insights into technology integration challenges and successes.
• Formalize project closure to ensure acceptance of technology solutions and release of project resources.
• Interface and communicate effectively with project teams, management, and stakeholders to ensure seamless technology deployment.
• Oversee project work and resources to facilitate the successful and timely implementation of technology solutions.
• Conduct gate reviews and quality assurance assessments related to technology integration within construction projects.
• Deliver projects that align with overall business and technology strategies and are implemented according to industry best practices for RE construction projects.
• Manage external contracts and suppliers as necessary to support technology deployment.
• Collaborate with project stakeholder teams to develop business cases, focusing on technology solutions that align with stated requirements and offices use.
• Define project objectives, phases, and content to deliver on business case benefits, budget, and timelines, with a focus on technology integration.
• Ensure adherence to quality project standards as prescribed by EY Technology through effective implementation of approved processes and methodologies.

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven experience managing IT projects with accountability for delivering technology solutions in large, complex construction projects, typically valued up to $10 million and lasting 12 to 18 months.
• Mastery of project management methodologies, tools, and templates, with a focus on technology deployment in construction settings.
• Strong customer focus, characterized by openness, trust, and a commitment to delivering on promises.
• Experience managing contracts to ensure compliance from vendors and suppliers in technology-related agreements.
• Familiarity with both packaged and bespoke systems and infrastructure, ideally in an international construction context.
• Ability to manage multiple large, complex projects simultaneously, particularly in technology deployment.
• IT background with experience across the office technology spectrum and familiarity with product and solution life cycle.
• Knowledge of industry-standard project methods, tools, and techniques relevant to technology integration in construction.
• Strong team collaboration skills across matrixed client, supplier, and geographically dispersed teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership in applying IT methodologies, processes, and standards for project management in construction technology deployment.

To qualify for the role you must have

• A degree in Computer Science, Construction Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• 15 to 20 years in a corporate IT environment
• 10 to 15 years of experience in project management, particularly in construction-related IT projects.
• Relevant experience in technical fields such as deployment/implementation, and infrastructure within the construction industry.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Project management certification (PMI/CAPM or PMP, PRINCE2).
• Familiarity with ITIL v2 or v3.
• Work experience in a professional services industry, particularly in a construction based technology deployment role.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

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