Project Management Careers

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Job Title

Description

Salary & Location

Role
To project manage the delivery of medium to high complexity innovation and business change initiatives from project scoping through to implementation & launch

Projects will be vary in nature and will include business process change management, new product development and brand re-launches.(food/consumables)

Ideal Person

You will have a technical project management background, experience of delivering projects in an agency environment is highly desirable

The person we are looking for should be educated to degree level or equivalent, and already have good Project Management knowledge (preferably NPD and working knowledge of stage gate and project management processes, You must be able to demonstrate experience of leading cross functional / multi-functional business projects, having worked closely with a combination of commercial, supply chain and procurement packaging and artwork processes.

You will be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and have relevant experience within the FMCG sector, and able to demonstrate a commercial focused mindset.

40k plus car

Role
This role is to lead multiple change projects in a finance/investment arena by working closely with the business to clearly establish business change requirements, and communicate these change programmes with a variety of internal and external audiences using various communication mediums.

Ideal Person

Ideally you will have a background in managing change projects for an Investment Management company and/or a financial services company and be well versed in business analysis and project management methodologies and approaches. You will be skilled in requirements gathering and analysis, report writing, and used to investigating potential solutions.

You must be a Prince2 Practitioner, and preference will be given to applicants with a degree level qualification and some experience of working in a deadline-driven environment.

We are seeking both a Senior Change Manager and a Change Manager for this company so salaries will be offered from 40k to 60k dep on experience.

Role
The purpose of this role is to take on a number of live projects at different stages of their lifecycles following the move to new offices in Watford

While there is a clear IT focus to this role, including telephony, thin client and associated devices roll out, new technologies and working practices and information assurance, As project manager you will need to understand the wider business needs and be credible reporting to board level, as there is a vast amount of data and a number of complex relationships to be managed. You must be proficient at organising, analysing and presenting information and recommendations to the board, handling corporate wide communications and delivering user workshops

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a Prince2 practitioner, and highly proficient in MS project as the maintenance of full suit of tools is required.

Contracts Project Manager (Commercial Law)

The Role

To provide commercial, contract and governance management support, reporting and commercial data analysis required. supporting on commercial and financial diligence aspects of potential deals, contract preparation and assisting in their implementation.

Ideal Candiate

You will have knowledge of best practice contract management, monitoring & reporting processes, knowledge of legal or other professional services environment and the principles of outsourcing contracts

You will need highly developed analytical, reporting and organisational skills, good IT skills and ability to create readily understandable reports and be solution focussed and able to recognise the full commercial implications involved ¬¬

The Company
A well established Localization company based in Edinburgh with clients Worldwide.

Role
This is a Junior Project Manager role and is an ideal opportunity to work for an organisation who will provide all the training, tools and techniques to become an experienced Project Manager. You will be working closely with the Project Managers assisting them on their project as well as being given responsibility for your own projects. The company will finance you through your APM exams and provide you with a solid career in project management.

Ideal Candidate
Will be a graduate in Project Management ideally or IT with Project Management you will be enthusiastic and commited to a career as a Project Manager and have gained a minimum of 1 years experience within a project environment. Knowledge of the localization industry would be a distinct advantage but not essential.

Role
To plan & manage complex software projects that improve digital marketing capabilities of its clients

Ideal Person

You will have a technical project management background, experience of delivering projects in an agency environment is highly desirable

The person we are looking for must have extensive IT experience, particularly projects around implementing the most up to date internet technologies. We need someone who can bring experience to the table and add value to the exisiting PM team, is strong willed and able to work closely in liason other stakeholders, particularly the Client Relationship Managers.¬¬

Business Analyst / Project Manager

The Company

Global travel and lifestyle company

The Role

To develop new and innovative approaches to delivering the services to the customers. The Business Analyst and Project Manager will be pivotal in delivering changes to extensive legacy applications and with the creation and delivery of new solutions supported by new applications.

Ideal Candidate

The role requires excellent Business Analyst skills, supported by good Project Management and Data Analyst capabilities.

You will take ownership for the delivery of projects and provide the link between the users and the development teams through the whole project lifecycle, gathering detailed business requirements for projects, and producing functional specifications and test plans.

A proven track record of successful project implementation in a software environment, and an excellent working knowledge of SQL (with the ability to create complex queries if necessary.) and experience of working with CRM systems. (expsure to Travel and Benefits programmes would be desirable).

Business Change Project Manager

Paris

The Role

Our client is seeking very business focused individuals to organise and execute business and organistaion change in Europe.

A consultant firm has been engaged to help design the programme, your role will be to advise upon and then drive the programme through. You will be expected to faciltate and encourage meaningful discussions around the change process

This is an extensive programme which needs to be driven through and championed in a positive manner. This is an Initial 6 months fixed term contract with the option to extend.

Project Manager

The Role

We are seeking a strong project manager to lead a team in the setting up a shared service for europe wide supply and replenishment of products.

Ideal Candidate

Applicants must have strong planning knowledge, and previous experience of forecasting and re-supply projects. You will also be strong on issues and risk resolution as you direct the planners in building the plan and then guide and direct the delivery team.

Evidence of previous supply chain projects, shared services, forecasting and replenishment will be required.

Junior Project Manager

The Role

To plan, co-ordinate and deliver a range of customer focused projects in the personal commnuications field

Ideal Candidate

You will be process orientated and come from an I.T or Telecoms background, and will probably be a project co-ordinator or Junior PM ready to take a step up in your career. Some knowledge of customisation and programming will be an advantage

Project Manager EMEA

The Role

We are seeking candidates with the energy and desire to join this gobal client to assist in delivering a wide range of strategic business Programmes / Projects within the EMEA portfolio (principally across EMEA Shared Services)

Ideal Candidiate

Applicants will ideally have managed multi-functional teams across multiple geographies, balancing multiple projects and priorities within a dynamic and changing environment and have managed key strategic projects up to $500k in value and / or up to 1 year in duration

You must have an understanding of technology development, (testing and implementation approaches and disciplines would be beneficial.)

Knowledge of ITIL, ISO 27001, ISO 9000 series standards and Project Management Methodologies and a First Degree, (numerate discipline), preferably with a Post Graduate qualification are required

Qualifications in Risk Management or Scheduling would be advantageous and other European languages would be beneficial

Project Manager

To plan, monitor and manage a range of projects

Initially the types of project will be the stabilisation and benefits realisation of a recent ERP implementation, plus other requirements not covered by initial scope. Future projects will include Logistics, manufacturing and supply chain.

You will have solid project experience in ERP & Business processes, and mid and senior level stakeholder management skills

This role will suit someone who has progressed from a technical or B.A. role into project management and is keen to continue career advancement within a larger group.

The ideal candidate must have experience of Project Management and Systems Implementations and will enjoy a challenging role within a fast paced and high pressured Programme environment. The role will require excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a wider team.

PRINCE 2 Practitioner and have a Degree in Computing or equivalent.

Understanding and knowledge of manufacturing and distribution

Commercial awareness and the ability to learn about new and different business processes and business applications

GDP45k plus car

Technology Project Manager

Responsible for managing country expansion projects for the next 3 year, first in Russia and then Asia, you will manage projects in a retail market, focusing on technology, country specific providers, local rules and customs.

As the Technology project manager you may have to manage more than one project at a time, so problem solving is a must. You should have the ability to deal with problems that may arise within the project team, proposing best solutions and having a positive influence on all team members. You will be expected to plan, scope, execute and follow through the project plan, in all its stages: from requirements to development to end user testing.

Previous project management (new country expansion) experience in Asia is essential although the initial focus will be on Russia, so knowledge of Asian cultures is required, as is the ability to deliver results addressing issues and changes in a positive way, without jeopardizing business collaborations.

Experience in project management tools and processes, experience of IT project management or ecommerce is a definate advantage, as is knowldge of SAP ERP, CRM and E commerce technologies.

You will need the ability to work with an international and remote team, and some international travel will be required

The Company
Mechanical Engineering

Role
The Project Manager is responsible for defining the requirements for the new product launch and proceed to plan, manage and communicate the schedule, quality, budget and commercial targets of the project against the plan to the APQP standard.

The Program Manager will establish a project charter and contract for each new project and ensure that correct resource planning, and is responsible for meeting all deliverables.

You will co-ordinating each respective phase of the project and securing successful on time completion of each quality gate, and leading the project teams, setting clear goals, objectives and delivery targets; and ensuring the transparent flow of information, documentation and responsibility.

You will conduct rigourous Risk Evaluation and Reporting, providing clear action plans, while at all times having a full understanding of each project's position, risks and opportunities, In addition the Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring that any changes to the project are fully assessed and any impact assessed across the whole stakeholder community¬¬

Office Manager ( project and facilities experience)

The client is looking for a professional and experienced office manager with project skills to closely support the work of the MD and the team.

You will be responsible for running the office team, liaising with management teams, internal and external suppliers etc and dealing with all faciliites issues as required.

The salary available is flexible based upon the experience and ability the candidate can bring to the role

The Company
Retail Organisation

Role
A position has arisen within the IT-Projects Team for a project manager focusing specifically (although not exclusively) on web orientated projects. The scope of which currently includes a fully integrated transactional web-site, intranet and web based training tool. This position would suit an applicant with a web systems analysis background wishing to move towards a project management role within an established retail environment, providing a great opportunity to gain exposure to ERP system and wider business project management.

This position would suit a Web Analyst looking to move into a project management role, Transactional (Retail) Web experience, Experience dealing with integrated solutions (incl. XML), especially troubleshooting. Hands-on style - e.g. scoping & producing functional specifications, unit testing etc and some ERP exposure.

Skills and experience, Project Management (basic) & Systems Analysis, Knowledge of web technologies & design, Web integration (with ERP systems in particular), Retail process knowledge.

Role
To plan and manage the role out of new format installations across the UK and Germany, making your selection decisons and busines case on sound economic business information.

Ideal Person

You must have a recognised project management qualification, and a relevant business qualification

You will be experienced in developing capital programmes, managing several projects concurrently utilising diverse contracting resources in numerous locations, and have previous knowledge or engineering or construction projects.

German speaking would be an advantage.

12 months fixed term (with possible extension) 50/60k dep

The Company
An educational establishment

Role
To deliver and manage the day-to-day running of multiple construction and engineering based projects through the entire project lifecycle with responsibility for the successful delivery of all elements, to specified levels of time, budget and quality, ensuring that change is managed effectively by working with relevant project teams and persons within the business and using appropriate processes.

Qualifications: PRINCE2 along with a Professional Construction or Engineering Qualification

You must be able to easily adopt/adapt into a role within the client body itself i.e. where you work for and on behalf of the client and champion the works from client's perspective.. re value for money; controlling costs and scope creep; following internal procedures and policies, upholding corporate standards etc, this role would suit someone with a backgrounds in a corporate/client/in-house roles¬

The Company
An educational establishment

Role
To deliver and manage the day-to-day running of multiple construction and engineering based projects through the entire project lifecycle with responsibility for the successful delivery of all elements, to specified levels of time, budget and quality, ensuring that change is managed effectively by working with relevant project teams and persons within the business and using appropriate processes.

Qualifications: PRINCE2 along with a Professional Construction or Engineering Qualification

Essential Experience for this role is proven experience of managing projects up to 500GDP and an in depth knowledge and evidence of the practical application of project management principles.

Managing the successful delivery of construction and engineering projects on time, to budget and the right quailty using recognised project management methodologies, identifying and manageing the critical path and developing and managing individual project budgets and expenditure forecasts, ensuring delivery of the project to an agreed budget and providing updates on a regular basis.

Ensure and maintain absolute control of the scope of any project through an effective change control process.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with the key 'client' stakeholders within the organisation.

To understand complex technical specification and the mechanisims/operations of forms of engineering and buildings

To ensure compliance with CDM 2007 regulations to safeguard the health and safety of the project team and other involved personnel. ¬¬¬

The Company
An international service company.

Role
To manage the transition programme for clients throughout the UK. You will be responsible for the full life cycle of transition programmes from Bid through to successful delivery and management. You will be working in a matrix management environment and be accountable for the programme.

Ideal Candidate
You will be a Senior Level experienced Transition/Programme Director with extensive proven experience in client facing roles managing the full life cycle of a variety of transition programmes (not just IT). You will have extensive proven bid management experience and have the gravitas and track record to successfully deliver programmes to time and cost. You will have a formal qualification in Project Management (ideally MSP) and be prepared to travel and stay away from home as the job requires. This is an excellent role for the right candidate to work for a global organisation who will provide plenty of challenging and varying opportunities.

The salary is negotiable dependent on experience.

The Company
A Global PLC

Role
to provide full support to the programme manager and the team through the full lifecycle from bid through to contract award and delivery:

Knowledge of working with central or local government

Highly competent programme support individuals required with good experience of working on outsourcing, transition or transformation programmes

The Company
A Global PLC

Role
Programme manager to manage a strong pipeline of opportunities through the full lifecycle from bid through to contract award and delivery:

Knowledge of working with central or local government

Experience of managing outsourcing, transition or transformation programmes

Business programme management- not just IT/IS

Delivered business change programmes,

Matrix environment

Previous experience of supporting business development activity from ITT through PQQ to bid and programme delivery

The Company
Middle East Construction Company

Role
This is the second phase of recruitment for a range of multi million pound construction projects based mainly in Jeddah and Riyadh. readmore

Ideal Candidate
Bachelors degree with relevent experience of large capitol projects. This client is only looking for highly qualified people with extensive professional experience of working on large scale construction and engineering projects, and a recognised qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2, Primavera,FIDIC. Applicants with previous experience working with companies such as Balfour Beatty, Carillion, Kier, Interserve, Newarthill or Skanska are particularly welcome.