Functional Project Manager

9 Month Contract (Initial)

Hybrid Working

Warwick

We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile utilities clients. They are currently looking for a Functional Project Manager to join them for an initial 9-month contract. However, there may be scope for extension, or even a more permanent opportunity.

Overview of the Role:

Provide overall coordination of project work to build the new Portfolio Management function for the client.

Key Deliverables:

• Working alongside consultancy partners, take a lead on the clients Portfolio Management function build project to ensure objectives are delivered in line with agreed scope, budget, and schedule.
• Work closely with our consultancy partners to develop a strong understanding of the project delivery plan including:
  • Key stakeholders
  • Risks
  • Issues
  • Dependencies
  • Governance & Reporting requirements
• Coordinate and drive delivery activities for the internal project team and, where required, take personal responsibility for workstreams and deliverables.
• Work with consultant partners to ensure project documentation is maintained and progress reports and escalations are submitted through relevant governance channels.
• Be prepared to work with wide range of stakeholders, including at a senior level, to drive engagement.
• Ensure benefits are tracked throughout project lifecycle.

Your Experience:

Required:

• Strong business change Project Management experience.
• Experience working with project and change delivery frameworks.
• Experience of working in partnership with third party suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Comfortable working to deadlines.

Desirable:

• Process review and improvement
• Project /Portfolio Tooling experience
• Project / Programme Assurance experience
• Process review and improvement
• Experience in regulated environment, particularly utilities sector

Location:

This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients Warwick office at least 2 days a week.

Working hours:

Standard working hours with some flex where required.

If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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