Project Manager, Project & Program Management

Job Description

The Project Manager coordinates the activities of internal teams, third-party vendors, and client personnel, ensuring effective communication and adherence to established governance and change-control processes. This role requires strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently. The Project Manager is responsible for monitoring project costs, maintaining accurate forecasts, and supporting timely customer billing.

• Attendance at the Aberdeen office with opportunity for remote working.
• The role requires flexibility to travel locally within Aberdeen area and within the UK occasional overseas travel may be required.

• Manage the delivery of assigned projects from initiation through to completion, including development of project plans and communication materials.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, vendors, clients, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate infrastructure and network projects, including LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi deployments and upgrades.
• Communicate project objectives, status, risks, and expectations clearly and in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project plans, reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with customer requirements.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, forecasts, and customer billing activities.
• Ensure compliance with project governance and change-control processes.
• Identify, assess, manage, and elevate project risks, issues, and dependencies as appropriate.
• Coordinate project activities and responsibilities across project teams and stakeholders.
• Support effective collaboration within project teams and facilitate resolution of project-related issues.
• Produce regular project status reports including schedule, financial, and risk information.
• Manage approved scope changes and assist in developing mitigation and contingency plans where required.
• Support the development and maintenance of positive business relationships that contribute to successful project delivery.
• Travel domestically or internationally up to approximately 15% as required.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Programme Manager.

• Experience managing IT or infrastructure projects, preferably within industrial, offshore, or enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of network technology projects, including LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi solutions.
• Experience monitoring project budgets, costs, forecasts, and customer billing activities.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working within a structured project management environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering infrastructure or technology projects.
• APM, PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Experience delivering projects within the energy sector is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Understanding of project governance and change-control processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, and Visio.

• Maintains effective communication with customers, stakeholders, and project team members.
• Demonstrates sound judgement in identifying and escalating project risks, issues, and concerns.
• Organises and prioritises workloads to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Coordinates project activities across multiple stakeholders and work groups.
• Supports the efficient utilisation of project resources to achieve delivery objectives.
• Demonstrates strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Works effectively within a structured project governance and change management environment.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail.

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