Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Project Manager - Defence • Derbyshire

Company: Turner & Townsend

Derbyshire

Job DescriptionIf you are an established Project Manager with an existing background or aspirations in exploring the Defence sector, the Midlands team are growing their capabilities within this space. The Defence sector is becoming one of our fastest-growing regions, due to client demand we are keen to speak to candidates with a military/defence background who thrives on working on dynamic projects. You will be joining an existing team, seeking to expand on their size and expertise to cater to our high-profile clients. Job ObjectivesInfluence and support client project delivery through appropriate planning, monitoring and controllingInteract with the project team to define and interrogate scope of workChampion the appropriate programme and project delivery strategies to secure a successful business outcomeDefinition of programmes and projects ensuring alignment with client business needs and contextPromote and foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersDevelop and update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan; prepare and mange any remedial actions requiredEnsure appropriate services to the project are delivered through technical, engineering, project controls, commercial and financial support functionsPrepare Business Cases and obtain approvalsCarry out Gateway reviewsMaintain timely and effective change management processes and proceduresPrepare regular and clear status reports, dashboards and the likePrepare and manage the project plansMonitor and advise on status of project KPIs