Job Reference: BBBH46612
Job Duration: 3-6 Months
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Project Manager x 6
Remote Working
3 - 6 Month Contract (Possible Extension)
Inside IR35
Up to £400 per day
Concept Resourcing are currently looking to recruit 6 x Project Managers, for our client, who are a Managed IT Service Provider. They are looking for Project Managers to get started with them as soon as possible.
The Project Manager is responsible for managing projects, typically involving the development and implementation of business processes to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality.
They will take full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of complex projects (typically with significant business, political, or high-profile impact, and high-risk dependencies). Adopts and adapts project management methods and tools, selecting appropriately from plan-driven/predictive approaches or more adaptive (iterative and agile) approaches. Ensures that effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained. Monitoring and controlling resources, revenue, costs against the project budget and margin, and manages expectations of all project stakeholders.
Our client is looking for the following skills across the different areas;
Leadership
* Takes time out to appropriately reflect on the direction of the project and recommend feasible improvements, taking into account lessons learnt and current trends.Influences key stakeholders to agree in-flight changes to the project approach (where necessary), utilising best practices
*Is able to lead medium size (3-20 staff), multi site/disciplined project team, where a 3rd party is acting as prime to sub- contractors and where the technology/solution to be delivered is mature but may include aspects outside of own domain expertise.* Proactively requests feedback to identify personal development opportunities and takes appropriate action to act. Recognisesstrengths and weaknesses. Takes time to reflect on personal behaviour and actions.
* Presents a clear vision of what can realistically be achieved, pursuing goals with energy and vigour. Expresses confidence/ enthusiasm for new ideas, encouraging othersto play an active role.
Project Organisation
* Takes Plans and controls projects containing multiple sub-projects and/or3rd party activities with external dependencies. Re-plans/baselines to maintain expected outcomes, while managing scope and milestone changes. Manages teams containing technologies and/or outputs outside of own expertise. Provides accruals and tracking ofcost of work done, with evidence of corrective actions taken to minimise adverse variances to budget.
* Manages risks, issuesand assumptions associated with medium complexity, multi-streamed projects involving technologies and resources (inc. 3rd parties) outside of domain expertise. Quantified risks may be commercial and/or activity based.
* Is able to leverage 3rd party tools and processes in multi-project environments, whilst reconciling multiple cost/revenue streams. Engages stakeholders and combines client defined tools/processes to minimise duplication and maintain effectiveness.
Essentials
* Adapts planning and approach to achieve required business benefits. Identifies quick-wins and prioritises/plans accordingly. Influences key stakeholders to maximise chances of success, as measured by the project critical success factors.
* Takes a highly organised, committed approach to attainment of agreed targets. Is persistent, despite resistance/setbacks, challenging others on failings/issues (where necessary). Continually measures progress against deadlines/standards.
* Assimilates/applies multiple standards and agrees a common approach with key stakeholders, to maintain effectiveness while meeting standards. Ensures changes to configurationare maintained and controlled throughout the project lifecycle. Proactively proposes process improvements from project related measures and information.
* Proactively seeks customer feedback and takes appropriate action. Always considers the impact of decisions/actions on the customer, perceiving issues from their point of view. Effectively manages and exceeds customer expectations.
* Facilitates discussion and compromise to establish agreed decisions and actions, taking ownership and follows throughon team decisions and actions. Ensures that all team members have an opportunity (and are motivated) to contribute.
* Demonstrates a clear understanding of own actions on costs/ profitability. Identifies/addresses potential threats to delivery. Engageswith people from other parts of the business to improve integrated service offerings and/or delivery.
* Meets agreed contractual standards, liaising with the Account Manager to maintain effective relationships with the client. Resolves issues/disputes early on, effectively negotiating to maintain the client relationship balanced alongside the commercial position.
If interested, please contact Ricky Bassi at Concept Resourcing for further information.
Industry: IT
Salary: £300 - £400 per day
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Contract
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Contact Name: Ricky Bassi
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