Head of Projects

Head of Projects

How will you make an impact?

We are looking for an individual to join our large client in the automated technology solutions sector as Head of Projects. You will be based at the Telford office, and will need to go to the Daresbury office a couple of times a month with the potential for some hybrid working, 1–2 days per week.

Oversee the project management team which is made up of 5 PMs and a project controller.

As Head of Projects, you will take a dynamic approach to reviewing all projects, on a daily basis, with members of the project management team, with a view to keeping all projects on track. You will be the 'go–to' person within the team for everything involving a project's organisation and timeline(s) are met within company policy and to produce the desired result

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will report back on any project–related recommendations and escalate matters that need attention or adjustment at the earliest opportunity

What will you do?

+ To include developing detailed project plans, ensuring resource availability and allocation and delivery of every project on time and within budget and scope

+ To manage internal resources and third parties for the flawless execution of projects

+ To plan resource to ensure that all projects are delivered on–time, within scope and within budget

+ To develop project scopes based on objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

+ To ensure resource availability and allocation

+ To measure project performance using internal systems, tools and techniques

+ To report and escalate matters that need raising to leadership as needed

+ To manage relationships, collaborate across teams, clients and stakeholders

+ To perform risk management to minimise project risks

+ To be customer facing and attend site and events as/where needed

+ To create and maintain comprehensive project documentation in line with the iconsys quality management and document structure

How will you get here?

+ Background in business skills, management, budgeting and analysis, along with 10 years' experience in a similar management role

+ Advanced Microsoft Project, along with strong knowledge of other Microsoft packages

+ Applicants must come from an Automation background

+ Situational adaptability and problem–solving capability

+ Ability to oversee department budgets and ensure profitability