Senior Project Manager (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is looking for a Senior Project Manager to manage complex SISS projects in the rail industry. This hybrid role involves overseeing project delivery, customer relations, and financial performance, contributing to the modernization of critical infrastructure. Applicants should have a solid background managing substantial projects, a focus on safety and quality, and the ability to lead diverse teams.

Benefits

Car Allowance

34 days holiday

Employee Health Care

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience managing SISS-related projects within the rail industry.
• Handling a portfolio of projects valued upwards of £34M.
• Ability to lead teams in large, complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop project delivery and reporting processes.
• Manage customer relationships and project coordination.
• Provide regular project reviews, reports, and KPIs.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Project Management

Customer Relationship Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Profit and Loss Knowledge

Job description

Job Description: Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver critical and complex work. You'll have the freedom to innovate, take ownership, and make smart, agile decisions. We seek the best people to help us achieve our ambitions. Join us in an environment where you can stretch your abilities and realize your potential, helping to build and maintain the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

We currently have several SISS projects ongoing for our Rail customers across England. You will be responsible for managing customer relationships and the overall management and coordination of upcoming projects. This is a hybrid role based at our Warwick HQ, with travel to customer sites across England as needed.

What You’ll Do:

1. Develop project delivery and reporting processes to ensure projects meet standards and deadlines.
2. Act as the customer interface for Telent on allocated projects.
3. Manage financial performance and reporting for all projects to Telent and customer stakeholders.
4. Provide regular project reviews, reports, and KPIs for Telent and clients.
5. Ensure contractual quality and health & safety standards for all projects.
6. Provide leadership and direction to the project team.
7. Plan and ensure the availability of resources (internal and external) for project delivery.
8. Manage subcontractor selection and management.
9. Ensure timely material orders within budget.
10. Conduct regular site safety inspections to promote a positive health and safety culture.
11. Support the bid team for tenders and responses as required.

Who you are:

You should have experience managing SISS-related projects within the rail industry, handling a portfolio of projects valued upwards of £34M.

Key requirements:

• Experience working on SISS projects within Rail
• Strong knowledge of profit & loss accounts and cash flow forecasting
• Financial and commercial experience managing multi-million-pound critical projects
• Ability to lead teams in large, complex environments
• Knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment regulations
• Experience managing complex customer and end-user relationships

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, allowing you to develop new skills and make an impact. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas, enabling everyone to thrive.

Additional benefits include:

• Car Allowance
• 34 days holiday including public holidays, with options to buy or sell five days annually
• Employee Health Care
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping via Telent Reward scheme

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About Us

About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company specializing in design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology, supporting the UK’s digital infrastructure. We help connect communities using innovative technology. Join us to make a real impact and fulfill your potential alongside over 3,000 dedicated colleagues.

Our Values:

Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused