Job Description
Dyson Farming is a family-owned business, with a vision to benefit future generations through a commitment to commercially viable and environmentally sustainable food production at scale. We strive to be industry leaders in efficient, carbon-neutral, high-technology agriculture, employing highly skilled, pioneering people and supported by research and development in an ever-closer partnership with our sister company, Dyson. We see the future of agriculture as an exciting opportunity to improve the nation’s food security, health, and economic growth.
The Job
* Work closely with stakeholders to effectively identify, manage and deliver a range of IT, Systems and Finance projects on time, in budget and to scope.
* Responsible for managing and the delivering multiple projects and business change including supporting and co-ordinating project resources.
* Maintain integrated project plans, highlighting dependencies.
* Manage project level risks, actively identifying mitigations and escalating where appropriate.
* Work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director to set resource demand and ensure sufficient allocation.
* Manage the overall project budget.
* Manages changes in project scope, costs, resource and timing within the framework of agreed governance and change control process.
* Responsible for defining the communications plan for each project to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed in an efficient manner.
* Problem solving and overcoming any barriers to ensure delivery of successful projects.
* Working with stakeholders to ensure that projects are viable and of the desired quality and scope. Identify various options to stakeholders, to include costs, risks/benefits analysis and an assessment on the impact of changes.
* Development of business cases, considering opportunities, potential risks, identifying processes and resource required.
* Provide regular reporting on progress to stakeholders and the Exec team.
* Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
* Undergoing personal development and training where required.
* Any other ad hoc duties.
Person Specification
* Previous experience in a Project Management role with expertise in Systems, IT and/or Finance projects
* Holds Prince2 Practioner qualification
* In depth knowledge and experience of all stages of the project life cycle including development of business cases and mobilisation of projects
* Proven track record in successfully delivering projects
* Confident communication skills, with the ability to interact with individuals with technical and non-technical backgrounds
* Analytical problem solving skills
* Demonstrate working knowledge of IT Systems and Technology
* The ability to deliver multiple projects running concurrently
* Demonstrate a flexible approach to work
* Organise and plan effectively showing good use of delegation where required
* Making sound and good decisions, understanding the right level of risk and influencing others.
* Motivate and inspire, embrace change and support others with their development.
* Positively encourages team cohesion, idea sharing and goes out of their way to support others within the business to get the job done.
* Suggests and implements solutions both within their own role and across DFL.
* Be an enthusiastic change agent who contributes and embraces change.
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