Position: Project Manager

Our client is seeking a Project Manager to join their team in the North. Ideally situated in the Leeds office, however there are offices in the North West and potentially Glasgow available.

Job Purpose:

• To be responsible for the management of allocated Strategic or Integration Projects to cost, time and quality as directed.
• To ensure delivery of all end user and project criteria is in line with the company requirements.
• To promote & lead sustainable change for the company.
• To be an ambassador for the company.

Duties:

? Delivering projects to cost, time and quality enabling smooth implementation and delivery of business benefits.
? Ensure project standards & controls are applied & adhered to throughout the program or project
? Ensure the risks and issues are managed throughout the project lifecycle.
? Creation of specific Project related documents and plans, with responsibility for creating ongoing paperwork for projects throughout lifecycle.
? Manage handover to relevant departments upon completion of the projects
? Effective delivery of the project to enable the business users to deliver the benefits
? Manage Post project review and effective closure of projects, with handover of actions to be undertaken by the business.
? Continually review, monitor & update plans and processes. Continually review, improve and promote best practices following completion of all projects.
? Manage key stakeholders on projects ensuring they meet deadlines and accountabilities set out.
? Regular and accurate reporting of project status to key stakeholders and steering groups.

Skills and experience:

? Extensive project management & third party management experience
? Strong skills in driving risk assessment for strategic programs
? Proven track record with business initiatives
? Goal orientated & strong delivery/milestone focus
? Experienced in full lifecycle project management implementation
? Experience of project management methodologies and planning tools
? Strong communication skills
? Strong planning skills
? Proven ability to manage a skilled multi-disciplinary project team
? Ability to motivate, lead and inspire others.
? Manage Project Resources effectively.

In return you will receive a competitive salary circa £30000 - £40000. For more information apply now.