Project Manager

Duties/Responsibilites

Act as the lead project contact on assigned customer engagements.
Communicate clear role and project expectations to team members, and support performance through planning, monitoring, appraising, and regular feedback.
Ensure each project is delivered in line with company policies and procedures, project governance requirements and applicable clients, contractual and regulatory requirements.
Achieve operational objectives by:
Contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews
Preparing and completing action plans
Implementing production, productivity, quality, and client-service standards
Resolving problems
Determining system improvements
Implementing change
Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, supporting commercial scoping and budgeting, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Enhance departmental and organizational reputation by accepting ownership of new and different requests and identifying opportunities to add value.
Develop budgets and track budget expenditure.
Mentor team members and provide regular feedback.
Support resource planning and, where applicable, provide day-to-day direction coaching and supervision to team members.
Manage project team members in a proficient and effective manner
Promote process and continuous improvement.
Undertake continuing professional development opportunities relevant to the role.
Carry out other duties reasonably required, consistent with the nature and level of the role.

Requirements

• Demonstratable project management and planning experience, typically gained over 3-5 years in a similar role.

Desirable

• Relevant project management qualification or training, for example PRINCE2, APM, PMP or Agile certification
• Experience in IT consulting, managed services, or technology solutions preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Possess excellent organisational, presentation, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to manage client expectations, including in relation to scope, schedule, budget, and overall client satisfaction.
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Able to prioritise competing deadlines, manage risk, and coordinate multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business and client requirements.

Physical Requirements

The requirements set out below are representative of those that may be required to perform the essential duties of this role.

• Performance of Essential Duties: Ability to safely and effectively perform all essential duties of the role whilst meeting established performance, quality and productivity standards.
• Attendance: Ability to maintain a reliable level of attendance and fulfil contractual working arrangements. This may include travelling to and from Company offices, customer premises and other work locations where required for the role.
• Work Environment: Ability to undertake duties at customer sites, office locations or data center environments, which may include:
  • Standing, walking, bending, and lifting or moving equipment.
  • Working in areas with varying temperatures, including warm and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Exposure to operational or production environments that may include elevated noise levels, bright lighting, and varying airflow.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and safely while carrying out job duties.

  Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and throughout their employment. AHEAD is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful candidate providing evidence of their right to work in the UK in accordance with applicable immigration legislation.