Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Project Manager • West Yorkshire

Company: Aqua Consultants

West Yorkshire

Job DescriptionSenior Project ManagerLocation is North West, West Midlands, North East, Yorkshire (Hybrid - Travel required)Permanent, full timeCompetitive salary plus benefits As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering high-impact projects, overseeing complex project portfolios, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. This role demands strong leadership, advanced project management expertise, and a commitment to fostering innovation, sustainability, and best practices across the organisation. What you'll be doing:Lead the successful execution of complex, high-value projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, quality standards, and cost constraints.Coordinate and direct project teams, providing high-level oversight and strategic guidance to ensure objectives are achieved.Develop comprehensive risk and issue management strategies, facilitating mitigation plans and overseeing escalations as neededOversee end-to-end contract management for high-profile projects, collaborating with the finance team to ensure alignment with organisational frameworks and regulatory requirements.Lead budgeting and financial forecasting, ensuring all projects adhere to financial plans and identifying and reporting cost variances proactively.Ensure organisational IMS standards are upheld across projects, implementing governance structures, conducting audits, and addressing compliance gaps with corrective actions.Serve as a senior point of contact for key stakeholders, maintaining proactive communication and ensuring clarity on project requirements and objectives.Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams, ensuring stakeholder alignment throughout project lifecycles.Strategically allocate and optimise resources (human, financial, and material), addressing conflicts or shortages and ensuring efficient project delivery.Anticipate future resource needs and facilitate long-term planning to support both project-specific and organisational growth.Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs and project performance metrics, providing data-driven insights to clients and leadership.Prepare monthly and executive-level reports, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and strategic recommendations.Strengthen the organisation’s market position by building strategic client relationships and generating high-level business development opportunities.Collaborate with leadership and service leads to identify and develop new project opportunities that align with client needs and organisational goals.Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and best practice sharing.Lead the organisation’s project management community, championing professional development initiatives and knowledge-sharing opportunities.Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline project delivery and enhance management efficiencies.Champion innovative practices and digital tools that support efficient project execution and improved organisational capabilities.Integrate sustainable and socially responsible practices into project and resource management, supporting the organisation’s environmental and social objectives.Drive the adoption of digital tools, analytics, and platforms to support data-driven decision-making and real-time project insights.