Project Manager / Change Manager

CONVENTUS SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Location (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Manager / Change Manager to oversee the delivery of various change projects for a Defence client. The role entails managing resources, budget tracking, and ensuring project milestones are achieved efficiently. Candidates should possess Prince2 certification and have experience within the Defence sector, along with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Project Manager with experience in delivering change projects.
• Knowledge in Defence sector is desirable.
• Holds UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver functional change projects from start to completion.
• Track project resources and mitigate potential blockers.
• Lead review meetings and adapt plans based on project progress.

Skills

Prince2 Practitioner

Defence knowledge

Stakeholder persuasion

Communication

Time management

Education

Prince2 Practitioner certification

APM PMQ/PPQ

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client requires a Project Manager / Change Manager with strong project delivery capabilities to ensure change project proposals are efficiently and effectively delivered within our Defence client.

Responsibilities:

Manage, coordinate, and support the successful delivery of functional change projects from Authority to Proceed (ATP) to project completion for Defence. This role involves managing and tracking various projects and new capabilities, providing clarity on delivery and milestones, emphasizing project optimization and continuous improvement (CI), and ensuring smooth delivery on time and within budget.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Line management of the Project Coordinator
• Responsible for the successful delivery of projects
• Track and plan project resources to mitigate potential blockers
• Manage project costs and efforts across resources and teams
• Attend review meetings to update on project progress and adapt plans based on customer priorities

Skills and Experience:

• Prince2 Practitioner and/or equivalent (e.g., APM PMQ/PPQ)
• Experience in delivering change projects and new capabilities in multifaceted sectors
• Defence knowledge and experience is desirable
• Professional and ethical approach
• Ability to persuade and influence stakeholders
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full Driving Licence

Skills and Aptitude:

• Achievement drive
• Initiative-taking
• Inclusive team player
• People-focused and adaptable
• Effective time management
• Decision-making and judgment
• Building trusted relationships
• Leading change
• Strong team ethic
• Results-oriented

Note: Candidates must hold UK Security Clearance due to the nature of the work. Please familiarize yourself with the security vetting process before applying.