Senior Project Manager

Join Our Client as a Senior Project Manager in Energy Transmission and Distribution!

Are you a dynamic and experienced project manager ready to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary projects in the energy sector? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for delivering excellence, we want to hear from you!

Pay rate: £570 per day Inside IR35

Duration: 6 months initially

Location: Warwick

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2/3 days per week flexible, 37 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

About the Role:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering projects to success, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations. You will also mentor and coach less experienced project managers, fostering a culture of growth and improvement. Your leadership will be essential in navigating the complexities of the energy transmission and distribution industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Control: Take overall accountability for planning, executing, and closing projects to meet time, cost, quality, and benefit targets. Manage exceptions and dependencies effectively.

Governance: Implement corporate delivery standards, including initiation documents, management stages, and highlight reports to ensure project integrity.

Risk and Issue Management: Maintain risk registers and lead mitigation efforts while embedding learnings into future projects.

Commercial Management: Develop and manage budgets, forecast expenses, and liaise with procurement teams to manage contracts efficiently.

Quality Assurance: Lead quality management activities to ensure deliverables meet or exceed standards.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and sponsors; chair key governance forums and project boards.

Change Control: Assess and authorise changes to project scope, schedule, or costs, ensuring thorough evaluation.

Team Leadership: Motivate and guide your project team, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities while coaching others.

Continuous Improvement: Drive best practises and foster an environment of learning and enhancement.

What You Bring:

Experience: Proven track record of delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders using methodologies like PRINCE2, Agile, or PMI.

Financial Acumen: Strong background in financial management, budgeting, and cost control.

Leadership Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation abilities.

Technical Know-How: Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project and experience in the utilities industry.

Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to make sound decisions in complex and changing environments.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and excellence.

Work in a collaborative environment that encourages growth and development.

Contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of energy transmission and distribution.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and lead transformative projects, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to be a part of our client's success story!

Apply Today!

Embrace the opportunity to make a difference while advancing your career as a Senior Project Manager. Join us in driving the energy sector forward!

Please be advised: if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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