Are you an accomplished Senior Project Manager with a passion for delivering impactful projects?
Our Central Belt-based client is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join their team on a contract until November 2025. The role offers the flexibility to work largely from home, though regular attendance at offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh will be required.
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring objectives, timelines, and budgetary constraints are met while maintaining quality outcomes.
2. Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams, business representatives, and third-party organisations, to align project goals with organisational needs.
3. Develop, maintain, and monitor accurate forecasts for resource allocation and budgetary requirements, ensuring efficient utilisation and accountability.
4. Create and manage detailed project plans using tools like MS Project or MS Project Online, tracking progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies as required.
5. Apply Prince2 Practitioner methodologies (or equivalent frameworks) to manage project lifecycles effectively and ensure compliance with organisational standards and processes.
Key Applicant Requirements
1. Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager with a track record of successful project delivery, ideally within a software development setting.
2. Demonstrated expertise in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including staff from technical and business areas, as well as third-party organisations.
3. Skilled in forecasting and maintaining resource and budgetary requirements for projects.
4. Proficient in MS Project, with exposure to MS Project Online considered an advantage.
5. Experience within the educational sector is highly desirable.
6. Familiarity with managing and delivering business projects is an asset.
7. Prince2 Practitioner certification (or equivalent experience) is essential.
This is your opportunity to lead meaningful projects within the education sector. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact, apply today to hear back from one of our consultants!
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