Programme​/Project Manager

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Project/Programme will see you as a key member of the Birmingham and Black Country team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

• Oversight and management of the Project Managers
• Oversight and leadership of multiple projects
• Working with the Project Managers to manage resources ensuring timely delivery of projects
• Setting goals, tasks and timelines, ensuring that project delivery is to schedule
• Monitoring tracking and reporting of Planned Value and Earned Value performance metrics
• Identifying opportunities for improvement
• Identification of risks and contingency plans
• Preparing reports

• In-depth knowledge of programme and project management methods and principles
• Exceptional leadership and organisational skills
• In-depth understanding of performance evaluation principles
• Proficiency in various programme management software, including MS Office, MS Project and PowerBI
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and time management skills

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community