Senior Project Manager

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.

Looking for a Senior Project Manager based in Midland, with travel required to London. You will play a crucial role in bringing structure, governance, and rigour to a highly skilled engineering team. Your expertise in project management and engineering background will enable you to guide this talented group, ensuring they deliver cutting-edge AI and robotics solutions while adhering to processes and keeping stakeholders informed.

YOU WILL:

• Provide strong project management leadership to a team of brilliant engineers, helping them navigate projects and deliver results

• Establish and maintain robust project management processes, including planning, monitoring, and reporting

• Collaborate closely with the engineering team to understand their work and provide guidance on best practices

• Communicate project status and progress to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment

• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies to keep projects on track

• Continuously look for opportunities to improve project management practices and drive efficiency

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Significant experience as a Senior Project Manager, preferably in an engineering or technology-focused environment

• Strong technical background, with a good understanding of software development, AI, and robotics

• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex projects

• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative, productive work environment

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Proactive problem-solving skills and a solutions-oriented mindset

• Relevant certifications, such as PMP or Agile, would be highly desirable

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.
This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an Umbrella company.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.
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