About UsOur purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager within our Mainstay Programme. Mainstay is our major strategic programme to deliver a new integrated approach to managing our core business processes, incorporating a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.Your RoleAs a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery to time, cost and quality of large projects within the Mainstay programme. This includes all aspects of Project Management in a multi-project programme environment, so the Senior Project Manager may be responsible for multiple projects simultaneously.Your Responsibilities In This Role Will Also IncludeAccountable to the Sponsor for all assigned projects to ensure delivery to time, cost and quality.Establish budget requirements to deliver the project and manage the actual spend compared to the planned budget supported by the Finance Business Partner.Support the definition of the project benefits and identify how these will be monitored and measured.Support the creation of solutions with the end user in mind.Manage co-ordinating activity across the projects, holding the project team accountable for delivering to the baselined plan.Manage relationships with internal and external suppliers when required.About YouAs Senior Project Manager you will be experienced and have the relevant professional qualifications. You will understand the project lifecycle and be used to managing multiple projects from inception through to benefits realisation. You will have strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, while remaining calm and professional.To be considered as Senior Project Manager you will have:Industry recognised Project Management qualification or Degree qualification (essential).Proven experience in successful delivery of large/enterprise-wide, complex business change projects.Proven leadership in the application to apply both theoretical and practical aspects of Project Management.Ability to manage, coach, inspire and motivate team members and other project stakeholders and sustain this through the project lifecycle.Ability to confidently represent the project team, exchange accurate and relevant information with stakeholders at all levels.Manage the change to ensure the organisation is ready, willing, and able to start using the deliverables of the project to meet the benefits.Proven ability to work in a complex organisation and challenge at all levels.Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels including senior management and executive level.If you have experience within Project Management and are ready for a new challenge and like the look of this vacancy - please apply now using the button shown.SafeguardingThe RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).Diversity at the RNLIOur staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.











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