Senior Project Manager

Ipswich
11 months ago
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One of our Civil Engineering clients require a Programme Manager to join their Ipswich based team. The Programme Manager will report directly to the Efficiency & Performance Manager and as a member of the performance team will be responsible for the ‘start to finish’ coordination, management and responsibility of a diverse portfolio of projects within the Client’s Annual Plan.

Key Accountabilities

  • Overall responsibility for the Annual Plan leading on the creation, implementation, monitoring and overall success of the programme and associated KPIs

  • Strong commercial skills including ability to produce commercial reports, accurately forecast and support the business commercial processes

  • Lead on the consistent application and implementation of project management processes and systems across Suffolk Highways

  • Working closely with the Design Manager, Construction Manager and Commercial Manager to monitor and continuously improve the contract performance and associated project delivery KPIs

  • Directly link to the planner roles within the contract ensuring that processes are adhered to and all programmes are accurate and kept up to date

  • Responsible for implementation of project controls and management on projects

  • Co-ordinate cross contract and external resources to deliver key project gateways

  • Work closely with Client leads, cross contract resources, supply chain and other stakeholders to identify and manage project risks, programme, and finances across the project lifecycle

  • Line management responsibility for Project Managers and Administrators

  • Coordinate flow of project information between project teams, Client, and supply chain

  • Develop and apply Power BI to the project management process to improve visibility and effectiveness of reporting and delivery status

  • Take a lead role on raising the commercial awareness across the project management team with a focus on consistent application of change control and financial monitoring

  • Establish close working relationships with client leads across all work streams including cyclical maintenance and planned works

    Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

  • Experience with using project planning software such as Asta PowerProject, Primavera or similar

  • Excellent leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate influencing others in all situations

  • Great team working skills and the ability to collaborate well with others including working in the spirit of mutual trust and co-operation fostering a one team approach to deliver.

  • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written - to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence client decision making.

  • Understanding of the Traffic Management Act (Streetworks Permitting) preferably

  • Experience of using PowerBI reports and dashboards- development of such reports and dashboards will be supped by Data Analysts within the team

    Benefits Include:

    28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

    Generous pension scheme & Life assurance

    Company car or car allowance plus fuel card / Salary sacrifice car finance scheme / Green travel allowance

    Holiday purchase scheme / Referral scheme / Cycle to work scheme

    Employee rewards & discounts platform (includes major retailers & cinemas)

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