Project Manager with SC Clearance

FPSG are delighted to offer an exciting permanent, remote working (full-time on-site options too) opportunity for a certified Project Manager ideally with a formal certification in a recognised Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE 2 Practitioner, Managing Successful Programs or PMP to work with a major player in the Public Sector market who will be pleased to support you going through the SC Clearance process. If you have started out your career, or perhaps spent the last few years working as a Project Manager managing medium to large scale projects, end-to-end, and meet the criteria for becoming SC Cleared, then get in touch to learn more and enter the fast-track process from interview to offer.

Role responsibilities:

Creating and implementing project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for one or more medium sized projects of low to moderate complexity at any one time.

Preparing detailed statements of work and gain agreement and approval from stakeholders regarding various project aspects.

Participating in delivery assurance reviews to ensure adherence to project management policies and procedures.

Performing ongoing reviews of project status, identifying possible project risks. Recommending and implement risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.

Working in conjunction with team members and stakeholders to manage changes to technical requirements, business requirements and schedule of the project. Providing input and recommendations on possible changes needed based on current project status.

Managing client, company, and project team expectations for agreed upon project performance by obtaining and providing project metrics. Recommending changes or alternate paths based upon performance and metrics.

Assisting in the staffing of projects. Organising project team members to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments, and objectives. Participating in work on the project as applicable.

What you will bring to the team:

Excellent communication skills.

Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

Enthusiasm for collaboration and excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Skills in estimating and knowledge of common project management desktop tools.

Good leadership skills to train, guide, and mentor the work of less experienced personnel.

Proficiency in handling multiple tasks simultaneously and switching between tasks quickly.

Expertise in working within a team environment to manage virtual project teams.

Ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks.

Desirable Skills and Technologies:

Previous experience managing medium to large scale projects end to end.

Formal certification in a recognised Project Management qualification, such as PRINCE 2 Practitioner, Managing Successful Programs or PMP.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, engineering, or related field.

Competency in working with various project management methodologies.

Experience working with client vision, business objectives, and critical success factors.

Adept in working with delivery assurance principles and appropriate procedures relevant to area.

Experience working with techniques and approaches related to the architecture, development, integration, and deployment of project phases.

Expertise in the delivery of business applications.

Experience in supplier/vendor management.

Rewards:

Competitive starting salary, commensurate with your experience and the role.

Pension scheme

Excellent benefits package (includes private health/medical insurance, childcare vouchers, gym membership and more)

Next Steps:

If you are qualified for the role and will meet the essential criteria to pass SC Clearance, then please submit your CV (preferably in Word format) immediately to be considered for this role and indeed others that will follow in the near future for similar requirements. The process will move swiftly with offers expected to be issued ASAP, ahead of SC Clearance being obtained.

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