Senior Project Manager
Senior Project Manager
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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Salary: 60000 per annum
Hours per week: 35 (flexible working options considered in line with business needs)
Location: At IOSH we embrace hybrid working because we believe its the key to achieving worklife balance strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. Youll be required to work from our head office in Wigston Leicester a minimum of 2 days per week. The remainder of your working hours will be undertaken from home.
The successful applicant must have the preexisting right to both live and to work in the UK.
Closing date: 13 May 2025
Interview date: w/c 19 May 2025
About the role
In this pivotal role youll be at the heart of our business transformation driving the success of highprofile initiatives that will shape the future of our organisation. Reporting directly to the Head of Technology & Transformation youll lead the charge in defining and executing toptier project delivery services across our corporate portfolios.
This role will lead in defining and delivering a toptier project delivery service for business initiatives. To achieve this you will manage and oversee the portfolios consisting of multiple projects through the complete project lifecycle. The role will include overall direction coordination implementation control and completion of your own projects whilst also mentoring and supporting the Project Management Business Partners and Business Analyst.
In this role you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction and operational requirements for Project Delivery ensuring seamless integration across all IOSH directorates. Youll have the reins on project management functions budget oversight stakeholder engagement and change management ensuring that every project you touch delivers outstanding results.
What youll bring
Were looking for a seasoned leader with a proven track record in project delivery to help guide your team to success. Youll bring your expertise as an experienced line manager ready to lead a team of four direct reports. Your deep understanding of information technology and its transformative impact on business processes will be key to your success. Whether youre a master of Project and Programme Management frameworks like Waterfall and Agile or eager to expand your knowledge youll excel in this role.
With a strong grasp of project management principles including planning monitoring and controlling projects you are either experienced in these frameworks or eager to learn. Your solid financial management skills encompass budgeting and project accounting and you have a proven ability to lead train and manage teams of project managers and business analysts. Your exceptional communication and presentation skills are complemented by experience in writing clear reports and business cases.
With a track record of successful project delivery and a knack for managing change youll be the driving force behind our ability to meet and exceed stakeholder expectations. If youre ready to lead with passion innovation and a commitment to excellence then please apply today.
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience of Project and Programme Management principles and/or frameworks (Waterfall Agile)
- Good understanding of the principles and frameworks of successful project management including knowledge of programme and project management methods and techniques for planning monitoring and controlling programmes or is an experience business leader willing to adapt and learn those principles and frameworks.
- Strong understanding of financial management and including project accounting tools and methods of budgeting.
- Ability to train supervise and manage PMBPs and business analysts to work effectively with all stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write management reports and sound business cases in a clear logical and concise way.
- Track record of successful delivery of projects including benefits realisation.
- Proven project management experience or business owner of change experience
- Proven experience in providing service to internal and/or external stakeholders to achieve successful business outcomes and successful management of change.
- A recognised Association for Project Management (APM) qualification.
Whats in it for you
We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive worklife balance
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service with the option to buy more
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme minimum of 3 employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5
- Individual performance related pay scheme
- Up to five paid volunteering days per year
- Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependents wellbeing
About us
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the worlds Chartered body for safety and health professionals.
We understand that diversity of thought culture perspective and background is essential to our vision. We believe in creating a personal environment where everyone is treated as they wish to be treated. At IOSH you can be yourself no matter who you are.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
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How to apply
To apply youll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.
If you want to find out more about IOSH please visit our website. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to support you with the recruitment process please reach out to .
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
