Project Manager

Summary: The Project Manager at SYSTRA will oversee a portfolio of projects, ensuring their successful and safe delivery within agreed time, budget, and quality parameters. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. The position emphasizes proactive problem-solving and effective communication to achieve project goals and secure repeat business. The Project Manager will also mentor junior team members and contribute to the overall success of the consultancy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide a professional project management service ensuring commercial and contractual compliance.
• Act as sector lead within the PMO and support in-sector project managers.
• Engage with project team members to support projects and bids.
• Conduct contract reviews and lead client start-up meetings.
• Direct multi-disciplinary project teams and manage day-to-day project activities.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with governance processes and regulatory provisions.
• Proactively identify and resolve project delivery issues.
• Conduct regular project performance assessments and manage project costs.
• Ensure adherence to change control procedures and effective communication with clients.
• Lead and coordinate bids and assist in negotiations and disputes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
• Take full ownership of the project life cycle.

Key Skills:

• Significant project management experience in a relevant industry.
• Experience managing complex, high-risk projects.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of risk management and mitigation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ProjectWise.
• Ability to motivate and lead project teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and demands.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other