Senior Project Manager

We require a Senior Project Manager for one of Northern Irelands largest Public Body’s, to lead and manage sub-sections of the Network Engineering Project Management team in the development and delivery of a broad range of projects.

Please note that application forms must be submitted ‘online’ before noon on Wednesday 21^st April 2021 so early application is advisable.

As a Senior Project Manager your new role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Plan the programme, in conjunction with the Project Assurance Office, and proactively monitor its progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• Lead and manage the external and internal stakeholder expectations.
• Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the programme
• Manage Programme’s budget on behalf of the Head of Renewals
• Ensure there is allocation of common resources and skills within the Programme’s individual projects.
• Manage risks to the Programme’s successful outcome.
• Provide leadership, with the support of the Head of Renewals and the Senior Programme Manager, on Programme for Government, Strategic, National and local projects.
• Set yearly objectives for Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers and carry out reviews on a 6 month/yearly basis

A full job description and application form details can be provided upon request.

Essential experience should include the following:

• Minimum of 3 years’ Project Management experience in the successful management and delivery of major projects and programming works in railway based civil engineering projects and permanent way projects
• Degree (or equivalent) in a Construction or Engineering related discipline
• Possess or willing to work towards Chartered membership within a Civil Engineering or Construction industry
• Experience of managing budgets and reporting on these within a busy civil engineering projects office
• Experience within a public transport environment
• Experience of NEC Contracts
• Value & Project Risk Management skills
• In depth understanding and experience of Project Management, Planning and Control processes and methodologies within a construction environment

It would be Desirable if candidates had the following:

• Experience of Programme Management
• Possess APM level D Qualification

If you feel this “Senior Project Manager” role is something you may be interested in and you would like to be considered please apply via the button shown.

Contact Damien if you would like to discuss the role specifics in more detail.

Please also be aware that any correspondence or discussions related to this opportunity will be conducted with the utmost of confidentiality.

This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency on behalf of our client.

Tagged as: Programme Management, Project Management