Project Manager
https://projectmanagerjobs.co.uk/jobs/6e6d2653-66a1-4675-b6a7-276b552408e5-project-manager-public-sector
Company not named in the advert · Fareham, Hampshire
- Fareham, Hampshire
- Contract
Job description
Project Manager
Location: Whiteley, Hampshire (2-3 days per week onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Up to £550/day (Umbrella)
IR35: Inside IR35
Clearance: BPSS to start (SC required for the role)
Overview
A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver complex IT infrastructure projects within a critical national infrastructure environment. This contract role will involve leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project governance and ensuring successful delivery to time, cost and quality requirements.
Responsibilities:
Plan, budget, manage, report on and deliver allocated IT infrastructure projects into service.
- Develop and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures, budgets, resource requirements and delivery milestones.
- Lead virtual and multidisciplinary teams through matrix management, including Work Package Managers and Project Delivery Team members.
- Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and mitigation actions in line with appropriate governance processes.
- Ensure projects comply with relevant regulatory, safety, environmental, health and security requirements.
- Manage suppliers, contracts and project deliverables in collaboration with Commercial, Supply Chain and Legal teams.
- Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, regulators, internal stakeholders and senior leadership teams.
- Act as the key interface for projects, communicating progress and ensuring strategic decisions are identified and managed through to completion.Skillset/experience required:
Significant experience in project management, preferably within IT infrastructure, defence, security or another regulated environment.
- A recognised project management qualification, such as APM PMQ, APM or an equivalent qualification.
- Experience delivering and integrating complex projects from planning through to implementation and operational handover.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance, financial control, risk management and benefits delivery.
- Experience managing commercial relationships with customers and suppliers, including contract performance and deliverables.
- Demonstrable ability to lead multidisciplinary and virtual teams in a matrix environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management and decision-making skills