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Alliance Pictor Limited
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Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
project Manager
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Job Description
Our client is a leading UK Financial Services firm that has enjoyed exceptional growth in the past few years they are now seeking an Experienced Project Manager ideally with Financial Services Experience. Summary: You will play a central role in the delivery of multiple allocated change initiatives, focused on leading and managing those initiatives throughout their lifecycle to deliver agreed objectives and outputs. You will be responsible for managing medium and large change initiatives within the business. Working with all stakeholders and resources to ensure delivery to agreed time, cost and scope. Key Responsibilities: Creating plans to the required level, revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Integrating planned activities from team members and stakeholder groups to ensure coherent delivery Maintaining good standards of practice via methodology, processes and procedures, whilst exercising pragmatism where necessary to provide the best possible outcome Taking a flexible approach to work, engaging in agreed ad-hoc responsibilities to support the wider delivery of each initiative Identifying and agreeing correct team structure and resources; assigning, explaining and coaching on responsibilities / work items to ensure outputs can be delivered Directing and monitoring resources to ensure efficient and effective delivery of work items, escalating via agreed structure where expectations are not met Responsible for overall progress, initiating corrective action where necessary Reacting to changing timelines, business priorities and requirements, ensuring changes to milestones and deliverables are promptly discussed, agreed and communicated Managing production of required products as per deliverables (including control documents such as PID) Managing process for risks and issues, ensuring correct ownership and escalation as necessary Managing budget and expenditure to the extent possible, ensuring visibility where necessary Producing and communicating highlight / status reports Contributing to project and PMO process, systems and methodology, developing/maintaining standard templates relevant to role Helping to embed change initiative roles and responsibilities within the wider business Providing specific support and advice to facilitate project management, including coaching less experienced employees performing project management roles within change initiatives Key Requirements Experience, Knowledge/Qualifications & Competencies * Understanding of a PMO environment and structure * Strong communication, interpersonal and organisation skills * Proactive nature, self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative * Ability to balance priorities and deadlines * High level of attention to detail * Experience in developing successful professional relationships * Strong critical thinking (objective analysis and evaluation) skills * Experience of applying a flexible approach to work * Ability to prioritize tasks and manage the execution of them in a high-pressure environment * Team coordination, time management skills, motivational and leadership qualities * Competent in various project methodologies * Sound knowledge of project management processes, principles, and techniques * Technically competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project or any equivalent software packages * Professional Project Management certifications * Financial Services industry experience (desirable) * Experience working across a multi-business-unit environment (desirable) * Experience working within a growing organisation (desirable) THE PACKAGE In return, there is a highly competitive negotiable salary with a first-class benefits package which includes a pension scheme and 30 days holiday (including bank holidays). Save As You Earn scheme. You'll also benefit from being part of a cash plan scheme offering support on your optical and dental costs together with other therapies such as sports massage and complementary therapies. You may also be eligible for private health insurance. Life insurance, an annual bonus as well as bonuses for recommending your friends and family as employees, introducing new clients and for long service. If you need financial advice yourself advisers will be there to help you at no charge and an in-house legal team also provide their support to our people at a sizeable discount. To help you synchronise your work and home life there is the option of compressed working hours so essentially you could have a three-day weekend. There is a childcare voucher scheme. There are also many fun events throughout the year including a legendary Christmas party and a summer barbecue. You can also join complimentary out-of-hours language classes and other activities. Also, if fitness is your thing, you'll get 50% off fitness classes at a local gym.