Project Manager/Cost Manager

Project Manager/Cost Manager with Management, Strategy and LCM assessing experience is required to work on a six month contract, with the possibility of extension for our Defence client based in Lancashire but currently working from home.

This is a contract within the Naval Defence Industry.

Overview of the Project Manager/Cost Manager contract role

Job Description

The role holder:

Will be a manager of managers, with multiple teams of professional employees, or a sizable work package with in a much larger project.
Will support for the PM&C strategy in the Business or project.
Will manage a team of PM&C professionals.
Will liaise with other business functions will be essential to the delivery of progress and performance information for Projects/ Programmes/ Portfolios. Has extensive knowledge and understanding of Business & Projects/ Programmes/ Portfolios.
Has extensive knowledge and understanding of Business & Projects/ Programmes/ Portfolios
Has PM&C experience demonstrated in a professional role within a business or project/ programme / portfolioRole holder continued

Has extensive knowledge of a range of PM&C methodologies and toolsets.
Has extensive knowledge of the PM career framework including with Professional institutions.
Has comprehensive knowledge of PM governance and assurance processes and may be an LCM/IBR Assessor.
Will have significant knowledge & experience of influencing internal and external stakeholders.
Will have a strong ability to capture, evaluate and share good practice.
Has functional knowledge that spans several different disciplines which contribute to project decisions and successful outcomes.Competencies

Experienced professional with extensive knowledge of Project Management (tools, techniques, practices) and good knowledge of other functions such as Commercial & Finance.
Able to develop innovative solutions to complex issues in a wider Business context.
Extensive understanding of the Business environment for own project and team
Recognised as an experienced Project Management practitioner within the wider Business.
Demonstrates good commercial awareness & how it integrates within own and wider project areas.
Developed communication and diplomacy skills. Able to persuade and influence internal & external stakeholders, often at senior levels internally, sometimes externally.
Controls resources and policy formation in wider area of responsibility. Limited guidance needed from seniors.Qualifications

University level education or professional qualifications gained through industry.
Professional PM Qualification or years of practical experience gained through application of Project Management.
Expect to be an LCM AssessorKey skills required for the Project Manager/Cost Manager

The role is based in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria – commutable from Carnforth, Milnthorpe, Lancaster, Morecambe, Penrith, Workington, Whitehaven and The Lake District

If you are a Project Manager & Cost Engineer looking for a new contract either apply online or if would like to find out about other opportunities please contact Paul Scott on or phone (phone number removed)

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