Senior Project Manager UK

Summary Description

While aProjectManager oversees one or two projects, the Senior Project Manager (SPM) has a broader overview and scope of concurrentprojects, leadingone or more project teams to steer large, complex projects to completion.  

The SPM will manage initiatives thatspan across business units or lines of business,acquiringinsight as to how parts of the organisationimpactone another, as suchyou willsupport program management and project portfolio managementin order toprovide a big-picture perspectiveon projects to ensure they are in line with strategic businessobjectives. 

The SPM’s degree of involvement in any one project may vary. In some, SPMs may be quite involved in a particular project’s day-to-day tasks. Inothers,SPMsmay delegate tasks toindividual project managers or project coordinators that report to or work with them.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives.

• Develop detailed project plans and provide leadership forthe projectteamby building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.

• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategicobjectives.

• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solvingenvironment,demonstratingteamwork,innovation,and excellence.

• Participate inestablishingpractices, templates, policies,tools,and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organisation.

• Manage project and program issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline.

• Provide status reportingregardingproject milestones, deliverable, dependencies,risksand issues, communicating across leadership.

• Understand interdependencies between technology, marketing, and productdevelopment.

• Manage project scope and changes.

• Supportboth formal and informalschedules to manage internal and external engagement.

• Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, change,risksand issues.

• Set and continually manage project and program expectations while delegating and managingdeliverableswith team members and stakeholders.

• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts,dependencies,and critical path deliverables.

• Determinethe frequency and content of status reports from the project and program team;analyseresults and troubleshoot problem areas.

• Define success criteria anddisseminatethem to involved parties throughout project and program life cycle.

• Identifyand develop trusted adviser relationship with project and program stakeholders,sponsorsand university stakeholders.

• Deliverappropriateand effective executive level communication.

• Ensure that projects and programs areproceedingaccording to scope, schedule,budgetand quality standards.

• Continue professional developmentin order tokeep current on emerging technologies,methodsand best practices.

• Extensive understanding of project and program management principles,methodsand techniques.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree inappropriate fieldof study with 5+ years of project management experience, including tracking and planning projects and 5+ years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment; or an acceptable combination of education and experience

• PMP or Agile certification preferred.

Technical Skills

• Intermediate levelproficiencywith Jira,SmartSheet, MS Project, Excel, Miro, Office 365, Confluence and with experience presenting to stakeholders and/or Senior Leadership

• Proven ability todemonstratea drive for results and accountability of business needs.

• Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areasin order toachieve a common businessobjective.

• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change,facilitateand enhance performance within a cross - functional environment.

• Demonstrated decisiveness in resolving business problems, makingdecisionsandidentifyingpriorities.

• Proven success in providing on site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.

Competencies

• Communication-The ability to speak clearly and effectively, listening to and involving others. The ability to convey a message, verbally or in writing, to both individuals and groups and actively listen to theresponses.

• Influence and Negotiation-The ability to use personal style to gain acceptance or agreement to an idea or plan.The ability to change the opinions or beliefs of others by effective persuasion and negotiation.

• Leading and Developing Others-This is about leading, encouraging,inspiringand supporting others to develop confidence and capability to help them realise their full potential. 

• Planning and Organising-The ability to work out what needs to happen and to set in place procedures for making sure the job does get done.Establishing a systematic course of action for self and others to ensure accomplishment ofobjectives. Setting priorities and goals and managing time and resources to achieve quality outcomes.

• Self-Development-Genuine commitment to self-improvement so that one can extend one’s own contribution to the organisation and develop one’s own career.

• Achievement Drive-A desire to achieve, and to commit oneself toaccomplishingchallengingobjectives, and to compete against a self-defined standard of excellence. Achievement is about having the sustained energy and determination in the face of obstacles to set and meet challenging targets, in compliance with quality, time and diversity standards, and delivering the required business results.

Behaviours

• Being organised and proactive

• Maintaining a positive attitude

• Expressing appreciation for coworkers

• Being open to feedback and criticism

• Taking initiative in problem solving

• Taking responsibility for mistakes

• Upholdinghigh standardsof work

• Practising active listening

• Being flexible and adaptable

• Knowing company’s policies and procedures