Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

A Senior Project Manager is required to work on a six–month contract, with the possibility of extension for our Defence client based in Preston.

Overview of the Senior Project Manager role

Accountable for the day to day leadership and running of Projects and Programmes within EITS and associated Obsolescence project work stack along with the reporting and assurance into the wider Programme and across Business unit stakeholders. Providing project leadership support to the Programme manager and the Head of Enterprise Change and Transformation in the execution of their roles;

Delivery management: A strong technical, business and digital delivery management background with demonstrated ability at transformation level scale to plan and implement project change in a fast–moving multi business and supplier environment.
A senior multi industry accomplished individual whom is well experienced in delivering change through others, must have held Senior Project and preferably Programme roles previously: demonstrating ability to communicate, influence and gain agreement for ideas and proposals from a variety of stakeholders, including senior management and directors
Delivering results: takes personal responsibility and holds others accountable for delivering our ambitious project goals, continually improving their own performance and that of their peers in the team/organisation
Developing self and others: invests time and energy to effectively develop self and others to realise their full potential and to build the organisation's capacity for the futureKey skills required for the Senior Project Manager

Experienced professional with extensive knowledge of Project Management
(tools, techniques, practices) within the IT Services domain
Strong knowledge of Project Finance Funding & Business Case Management
Proven experience of leading significant IT projects and programmes, incorporating successful business change delivery, to meet strategic business objectives
Strong experience of managing complex supply chains to achieve successful project outcomes
Proficient understanding of project lifecycle management.
Proven experience of both waterfall and agile project delivery methodologies in
complex situations.
Experience of working within an environment with mature and established
governance practices and processes.If you are an Senior Project Manager looking for a new contract either apply online or if would like to find out about other opportunities please contact Mark Ellis on or phone (phone number removed)

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