Project Manager - Kettering, United Kingdom - Recruitment Agenda

Recruitment Agenda

Verified Company

Kettering, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

Our client, based in Northamptonshire, are currently looking to recruit a full-time project manager to join their team.

They are seeking somebody who has worked as a PM in a logistics/warehousing/transport environment who can lead multiple projects.

The role is likely to be for several months, potentially longer, and will start in January.

The role specification includes:

Drive, lead and manage multiple simultaneous projects from concept through to delivery, using the department methodology, encouraging strong crossfunctional teamwork and collaboration.
Manage the ongoing delivery of all aspects of projects including risk mitigation and issue management; timescales and budgets and ensure the work is well programmed and ontrack to deliver the desired benefits.
Prioritise, lead and review projects with a strong commercial lens, ensuring the expected output meets the overall business objectives and aligned to our strong values.
Balance conflicting demands and priorities to achieve objectives.
Influence and engage with key stakeholders, ensuring the project team, the division and the wider organisation has a thorough understanding of the change through effective communication.
Define and measure success metrics and monitor the change process.
Manage the reporting at Steering Groups.

Required Experience:

A track record of successfully managing E2E projects and initiatives with strong planning and change management experience.
Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a dynamic, fast paced operational or logistics environment.
Project Management qualification is preferable (Prince2 / Agile etc.)
Knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools for both large and smallscale change efforts.
Highly proficient IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio.
An understanding of budgeting, forecasting and operational costs.
A keen eye for detail and maintains a clear focus and sees actions through to delivery
Flexibility and adaptability with the ability to work in and navigate through ambiguous situations.
Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal including developing and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.
Enthusiastic, strong influencer with exceptional interpersonal skills even under pressure.
Highly organised and decisive with good prioritisation skills to balance key priorities.
A real team player, who rolls up their sleeves and can take in ideas and views from all levels.
Ability to understand complex concepts and translate into practical solutions

For more details on this fantastic role, please click apply.