Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Shaping the Future of Safety and Innovation
Our client, a globally respected technical professional service provider, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team in London. As a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services, they are shaping the future of the marine and offshore industry through innovative solutions and a commitment to the highest levels of safety and performance.
Position Overview
In this pivotal role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of complex projects ranging from £500k to £2 million.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will guide stakeholders through the project life-cycle, ensuring controlled starts, effective governance, and successful delivery.
Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in driving process improvements, aligning stakeholders, and navigating the challenges of a low-maturity environment.
Responsibilities
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Manage projects from discovery phase through delivery, building robust business cases and ensuring controlled starts
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Guide technical, operational and business stakeholders of varying levels, through the project life-cycle, promoting an understanding of project processes and governance
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Employ change management skills to align diverse stakeholder groups and drive consensus on project direction
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Provide gentle but firm guidance to senior stakeholders, emphasising the importance of project management best practices
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Develop robust business cases after carrying out initial discovery phases
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Implement governance and structure in a principle based manner across varying projects accordingly
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Foster consistency by implementing the five-stage project life-cycle
Requirements
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Extensive experience as a Senior Project Manager, with a track record of managing complex projects in the £500k to £2 million range
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APM certification (Prince or PMI also acceptable); and Agile conversant
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Strong stakeholder management skills and high emotional intelligence
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Ability to thrive in a low-maturity environment and drive change through gentle guidance and persuasion
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Experience of working across varied projects (technical and non-technical) showing versatility and adaptability
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Proficiency in the full project life-cycle, from discovery and business case development through to delivery.
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Change management (practitioner certification as a bonus)
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Implementing structure and governance in ambiguous environments.
Benefits
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Generous pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
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Bonus potential for Senior Project Managers and above
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Extensive career development opportunities, with a focus on internal mobility and growth
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Supportive and inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement
Alongside this competitive benefits package, you'll be part of a team that values your growth and development. Our client is committed to providing development and career mobility opportunities within a globally respected organisation.