JOB DESCRIPTION PROJECT MANAGER
JOB FUNCTION:
Reporting to the Programme Manager, the role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalise projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes matrix management of resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Conduct project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
SKILL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• 3 years direct work experience in a project management/support capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution with at least 2 years working with Agile methodologies including DSDM Atern, SCRUM or Xtreme Programming (XP).
• Certifications in PRINCE2 to foundation level.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as MS Project
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Flexible during times of change.
• Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Experienced in PMO processes and procedures.
Work Conditions
• Additional effort may be required in order to meet project deadlines.
• Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients,
Please contact Robin Carton – rjc@arcamresources.com – 01920 877111 or 01920 872111