IT Project Manager

Smiths Group designs, manufactures and delivers smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. For over 170 years, Smiths Group has been pioneering progress by improving the world through smarter engineering.

We serve millions of people every year, to help create a safer, more efficient and better-connected world, across four major global markets: Energy, General Industry, Security & Defence, and Aerospace. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs 14,600 colleagues in over 50+ countries.

This pioneering spirit continues to drive us today, underpinned by our powerful culture. Improving our world is what we do, how we think, and how we will continue to use our passion for technology and engineering to tackle our customers biggest challenges today and in the future. We're looking for people with curious minds. Who want responsibility and relish a challenge. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, our global scale and focus on growth means we have some great career opportunities for you. There's never been a better time to join Smiths.

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An IT project manager is responsible for developing and managing information technology projects and their cost, time and scope. Responsibilities include creating a project plan, communication plan, allocating tasks, resources engagement and setting milestones. This includes leading integrated project teams within a matrix organization (Internal & external resources) to achieve successful project outcomes. An IT project manager is responsible for developing and managing information technology projects and their cost, time and scope. Responsibilities include creating a project plan, communication plan, allocating tasks, resources engagement and setting milestones. This includes leading integrated project teams within a matrix organization (Internal & external resources) to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Manage small to medium sized Business and Technology projects with low to medium impact initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business. Ensure project/program deliveries successfully support the achievement of defined objectives.
• Establish and maintain the appropriate level of Governance and Control over Project Deliveries throughout the Project Lifecycle delivering business outcomes and deliverables set forth in the project charter.
• Establish the appropriate level of Project Management rigor based on the Complexity and Impact of the project to the Division. Set and continually manage project milestones and expectations while holding team members accountable to achieving the work according to schedule.
• Responsible for the overall coordination planning the work, setting milestones and deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress and reporting of project status to key stakeholders, team members and associated Program Management. This includes development and management all aspects of project engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues.
• Oversees all aspects of project work to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within the constraints of budget, schedule and customer expectations. This includes managing the day-to-day project activities and resources. Monitor staff (internal and external) performance holding team members accountable for successful project delivery while escalating issues in a professional, timely manner.
• Provide on-site/virtual leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to project closure.
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, and key stakeholders. Provide regular and appropriately aligned status reporting against project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and decisions.
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork and innovation.
• Ability to understand and work with External Vendors/Professional service engagements (onshore and offshore) with the help of Leadership.
• Demonstrate relevant functional and technical acumen to support business needs and address Divisional goals. Seeks to understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs in aligning Technical and Business strategies of the project.
• Manages project scope and changes.
• Manages quality throughout the project lifecycle. Aligns with project objectives and ensures team commitment throughout project and program life cycle.

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Project Management experience with full product lifecycle with understanding of delivery lifecycles and various methodologies Agile, Iterative Development, SDLC / Waterfall
• ERP implementation or Digital Solution experience is required, SAP Experience is a Plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others, communicate effectively (written, verbal and presentation) and displays interpersonal skills
• Familiarity in the project management areas of integration, scope, time, quality, cost, resource management, communication, and risk management
• Developing experience in diplomacy and motivational skills including the ability to lead upwards, across and down multiple business and technology organizations
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence
• Self-motivated, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
• Demonstrated commitment to driving results
• Interpersonal skills to influence, facilitate and enhance project team member performance  Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus and achieve objectives
• Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding team accountable for performance
• Flexible with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Willingness to support diverse and inclusive work environment

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)