Project Manager
Posted 7 days ago by Virgin Atlantic
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Crawley, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Manager role involves leading technology transformation projects by collaborating with business stakeholders to develop business cases and project plans. The position requires effective project delivery, team coordination, and adherence to project management methodologies while managing project budgets and risks. Candidates should have a background in engineering project management, particularly in sectors like automotive and aviation, and possess relevant project management qualifications. Experience in delivering complex IT solutions and managing third-party suppliers is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with business stakeholders to assist in writing business cases and understanding project objectives.
- Develop high-level plans and detailed project plans in Microsoft Project (MSP).
- Lead projects to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
- Coordinate with relevant teams and individuals to ensure clarity in roles and timelines.
- Adhere to VA Project Management methodology throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage project budgets and ensure projects stay within financial tolerances.
- Effectively manage project RAIDs and collaborate with stakeholders for resolution plans.
Key Skills:
- Engineering project management background, preferably in automotive and aviation.
- Project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP, PMP).
- Experience in delivering complex integrated IT solutions, especially with legacy systems and SOA/APIs.
- Ability to analyze, design, and optimize technical solutions.
- Experience managing third-party suppliers and external delivery partners.
- Exceptional skills in Microsoft Project (MSP) and financial management of project budgets.
- Strong resource planning abilities with demonstrable outcomes.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Crawley
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
We're seeking Project Managers with a proven track record in delivering technology solutions to join our Technology Transformation team. Day to day Working with the Business Stakeholders to assist and write the Business Case and thoroughly review and grasp the project's objectives and strategic goals High-Level Planning: Develop high-level plans that clearly outline the project's scope and align with strategic objectives alongside creating detailed Project Plans in Microsoft project (MSP), , ensuring critical paths and milestones are identified and communicated effectively Effective Project Delivery: Lead the project with clarity and inspiration, setting clear performance and delivery expectations, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget Team Coordination: Ensure all relevant teams and individuals are involved and briefed appropriately, understanding their roles and delivery timelines Methodology Adherence: Follow the VA Project Management methodology throughout the project lifecycle. Financial Management of Project budgets, ensuring Projects stay within tolerance Ability to effectively manage Project RAIDs and work with Business stakeholders to come to an effective resolution/mitigation plans. About you You will have an engineering Project Management background such as Automotive and Aviation. Do you have a Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP, PMP)? Do you have demonstrable experience delivering complex integrated IT solutions, particularly those involving the integration of legacy systems with modern technology using SOA/APIs? Demonstrable experience and knowledge in delivering technical aspects is preferred Ability to analyse, design, and optimise technical solutions to meet project objectives and constraints Substantial experience in managing third-party suppliers, external delivery partners, and offshore services Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across the organisation Project Management experience, essential to this role is someone who has exceptional skills in MSP, Financial Management of Project budgets and ability to resource plan with clear concise demonstrable outcomes.