Delivery Project Manager

Job Description

Delivery Project ManagerFull-time, permanentSt Peter Square, Manchestercustomer site up to 2-3 days per weekAt BPS we are delighted to be a recruiting partner to North Highland - the worlds most innovative and collaborative consulting group.North Highland believes in unleashing potential together. It means that they challenge thinking and build clients capabilities so they are stronger for the long-term. They create and nurture an environment for their colleagues where sharing ideas isntjust encouraged, its expected. And it means that they give our skills, time, and passion to uplift our communities. We act, create, and build, not just talk.Does that sound like you If so, lets connect.Why North Highland Their employee-ownership model enables you to grow through your choices and build the firm. Well provide challenging opportunities to learn, and well coach you as you grow personally and professionally. They offer an array of resourcesand training (both on- and off-the job) to help our people expand their knowledge, sharpen their skills and aim for the next level.Delivery Services is a specialist division that provides clever and effective resourcing solutions (we like to call them people) to clients across some of the worlds largest financial services, retail, media, entertainment and communications companies.We have exceptional people who deliver top notch work but are also passionate about developing our clients capability through training, sharing knowledge, best practice and staying hot on the heels of all the latest industry trends.We are currently recruiting Project Managers at various grades and general responsibilities will include the following:

• Manage successful end-to-end delivery of complex client projects to meet business requirements within traditional constraints of timescale, cost & quality, as well as working with & supporting IT & the Project Sponsor
• Regularly review progress of projects, effectively managing change of requirements, milestones, risks etc., communicating findings & proposed resolutions to senior stakeholders
• Develop highly effective working relationships across the client organisation & with suppliers to ensure successful project delivery & best value from third parties
• Create & approve all necessary work orders & contracts with support from procurement & other client functions
• Delegate roles & responsibilities amongst the project team ensuring they are highly motivated & focused on delivery
• Appraise the project team by setting objectives, providing clear feedback & managing performance
• Regularly undertake quality assurance & facilitate post-implementation reviews to incorporate lessons learnt into future projects

What you will need:

• Several years evidential experience of successfully managing end-to-end project delivery through all lifecycle stages
• Experience of leading small to medium size teams of up to 10 people
• Proficient in project management tools & methodologies, including Prince 2, PMI & MS Project
• Experience of leading projects with a budget of up to approximately £1m
• Awareness of IT infrastructure & software development & maintenance methods, tools & techniques
• Experience in running successful knowledge sharing workshops &/or training courses

North Highland is a global management consulting firm known for helping clients solve their most complex challenges related to customer experience, performance improvement, technology and digital, and transformation.North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability,veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Keyskills :
Business RequirementsProject ManagersWorkshopsProject DeliveryPerformance Improvement