The Programme Management team is looking for a Project Manager to join them based in Coventry.
This role will involve being responsible for the delivery of projects (internal/external). This will include the coordinated organisation, direction, and implementation of a number of activities to achieve outputs, outcomes, and realise benefits of strategic importance to the MTC. This is a role that will further upskill the right applicant demonstrating their capability with Programme Management as a competent project management professional. The role reports into a busy team.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Manage and deliver projects of varying size and complexity.
2. Develop effective and realistic project plans and ensure timelines are adhered to, with high work output quality.
3. Liaise with stakeholders on an ongoing basis and provide them with updates and reports throughout projects until their completion.
Person Specification
Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience:
1. Experience of Microsoft project management / D365 tools including MS Project and Excel.
2. Some knowledge of working on partially State funded projects.
3. Numerate with a strong focus on financial management.
4. Identify resource requirements and negotiate availability with resource owners/team leaders.
5. Proactively manage and mitigate project risks.
Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Experience:
1. Proven capabilities in all aspects of the role of Project Manager or equivalent role within Programmes function.
2. Ability to manage projects autonomously.
3. Clear leadership potential to drive potentially larger projects/programmes.
4. Ability to demonstrate team leadership (whether indirect or direct).
5. An organised yet flexible approach with the ability to influence/deliver through others.
6. A natural investigatory nature with strong analytical skills.
7. Generally able to resolve problems.
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