Project Manager

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Surbiton, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation • Travel
The Role
Manage end-to-end digital transformation projects, including software implementations, application development, business change, procurement, vendor selection, budgeting, governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. The role coordinates internal teams and third-party partners, maintains project plans and documentation, communicates progress and issues, and ensures delivery aligns with business objectives and governance standards.
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Company Description

As we continue to expand across the globe, we want to ensure that our non-sales colleagues are being their most efficient selves. To achieve this, we know we need to provide the right tools and technology, we are therefore looking for a dedicated Project Manager with a successful track record to join our in house Digital Transformation team. 

Job Description

If you have experience working with stakeholders across IT, Sales, Finance, HR and Marketing to deliver change and improve business processes, this could be the role for you.

We are looking for someone who is confident managing projects end-to-end, bringing people together and ensuring successful outcomes.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Managing projects through the full lifecycle, from initial scoping and planning through to delivery and planning benefits realisation - essential 
  • Leading a range of projects, including off the shelf software implementations, bespoke application development and wider business change initiatives - essential 
  • Managing full procurement processes for complex systems, including running RFI/RFP processes, vendor evaluation and selection - essential 
  • Developing clear project approaches, plans and timelines to ensure successful delivery
  • Managing project budgets, including forecasting, tracking costs and providing regular financial updates
  • Producing key project documentation such as business cases, project plans, governance updates and change impact assessments
  • Overseeing day-to-day project activity, ensuring progress stays on track and aligned to objectives
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to ensure engagement and effective decision-making
  • Providing regular project updates, highlighting progress, risks, issues and key decisions required
  • Coordinating inputs from internal teams and third-party partners to ensure smooth delivery
  • Maintaining oversight of risks and issues, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place
  • Ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed governance, standards and expectations

Qualifications

  • 6+ years’ experience delivering projects within a business systems or IT environment
  • Experience managing mid to large-scale projects (£500k–£1m+)
  • Proven experience running end-to-end RFI/RFP processes for complex third-party solutions - essential
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft tools including Project, Excel, Word and Visio
  • Familiarity with recognised project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or APM
  • Experience applying agile development methodologies within a traditional project management and governance structure, adapting the delivery approach to suit the needs of each project 
  • Experience working with third-party suppliers or delivery partners
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels
  • Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Well organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
  • A collaborative approach with the ability to motivate and align teams

Additional Information

  • 22 days holiday (increasing to 25days after 1 years service and with length of service) 
  • Free onsite gym with weekly classes 
  • Free breakfast and lunches in our onsite canteen "The Hangar"
  • Private healthcare and pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Onsite car park
  • 2x "Giving back" charitable days per annum

Diversity and Inclusion

Here at ACS we're passionate about bringing people together to create a truly inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity, across our global network of offices.

Skills Required

  • 6+ years of experience delivering projects within a business systems or IT environment
  • Experience managing mid- to large-scale projects valued at £500k–£1m+
  • Proven experience running end-to-end RFI/RFP processes for complex third-party solutions
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Visio
  • Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile, or APM project management methodologies
  • Experience applying agile development methodologies within traditional project management and governance structures
  • Experience working with third-party suppliers or delivery partners
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in an organized and proactive manner
  • Collaborative approach with the ability to motivate and align teams
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The Company
800 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

The Mountfitchet Group is a global aviation, travel, and logistics services organization operating from 47 offices across 6 continents. The company focuses on providing comprehensive services in these sectors through both organic growth and acquisition, employing over 800 professionals with annual revenues of approximately $1.12 billion.

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