Project Manager- Excellence, Lean & Planning

Project Manager Excellence Lean & Planning

About the job

Our Mission

At WiiGroup our mission is to revolutionise the AEC industry through innovative solutions cutting-edge technology and a relentless focus on client satisfaction. We strive to exceed expectations leverage digitalisation and shape the future of construction globally. With a passionate team and a proven track record of delivering outstanding results on complex projects we provide comprehensive customised services across BIM Digital Project Controls Lean Operational Excellence Immersive Reality and Data Analytics.

Join us as we shape the future of construction and create a world where innovation and efficiency thrive. Together we will transform the way we build and inspire lasting change in the industry.

Our Competitive Advantage

We gain a competitive edge through digitalisation construction technology and a culture of continuous improvement. By embracing new ideas Lean methodologies and innovative thinking we deliver efficient groundbreaking solutions and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving AEC landscape. Innovation and operational excellence are core to how we approach every projectdriving measurable value for clients across Pharmaceutical Data Centre and mission-critical infrastructure.

Start-up Environment

Are you tired of doing the same old on every project
At WiiGroup were looking for like-minded creative professionals who want to influence our delivery approach ways of working and culture. Youll work on complex engineering and construction programmes while pushing the boundaries of Lean practice digitalisation and performance excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Project Manager Excellence & Lean to join our growing delivery and transformation this role you will drive operational excellence across Pharmaceutical and Data Centre projects by improving reliability flow and predictability in project delivery.

You will apply Lean principles continuous improvement methods and structured problem-solving to remove waste from delivery systemsspanning design procurement construction commissioning and handover. You will work alongside project controls and engineering teams to ensure Lean improvements are measurable and embedded through planning discipline (Primavera P6) and performance reporting (Power BI metrics and dashboards).

This role suits an analytical delivery-focused consultant who can operate confidently with senior stakeholders facilitate teams through change and translate Lean thinking into measurable project outcomes (schedule adherence productivity constraint removal and better decision-making).

Key Responsibilities

Lean Strategy and Delivery System Improvement

• Lead Lean maturity and delivery system assessments across client projects and programmes.

• Identify waste variability and constraints impacting flow productivity and schedule performance.

• Develop and implement continuous improvement roadmaps aligned to project goals (cost schedule safety quality productivity).

• Facilitate Lean workshops including Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Kaizen events 5S A3 problem-solving and standard work design.

Operational Excellence on Capital Projects

• Diagnose operational and project delivery issues across engineering supply chain construction and commissioning workflows.

• Implement practical Lean interventions to improve handoffs reduce rework stabilise work packages and increase delivery certainty.

• Develop and embed SOPs visual management systems tiered meeting structures and escalation routines that support predictable delivery.

Planning Integration (Primavera P6) and Schedule Reliability

• Partner with planning teams to ensure Lean initiatives translate into improved schedule performance and workface reliability.

• Support structured planning practices including phase planning lookahead planning constraint management and readiness reviews.

• Improve schedule quality and decision-making by reinforcing good planning behaviours (logic integrity critical path awareness risk/constraint visibility progress rules).

  
  

  Reporting and Metrics (Power BI)

  • Define and implement operational excellence metrics and reporting frameworks using Power BI.

  • Translate Lean performance drivers into meaningful project metrics (e.g. PPC constraints removed work package readiness rework rate RFI cycle time productivity trends schedule adherence).

  • Work with project teams to improve data quality and reporting cadence enabling leadership to make faster more informed decisions.

  Stakeholder Leadership and Change Enablement

  • Build strong working relationships with client leadership project directors planners construction managers and frontline teams.

  • Communicate progress risks and improvement outcomes with claritylinking interventions directly to measurable project results.

  • Support change adoption through coaching on-site engagement and sustained leadership routines.

  Capability Building

  • Coach and mentor client and internal teams on Lean principles and operational excellence frameworks within project environments.

  • Create and deliver training sessions toolkits and coaching programmes tailored to engineering and construction teams.

  • Help clients build internal excellence capability and sustain continuous improvement beyond the engagement.

    
    

    Ideal Candidate Profile

    You are an operational excellence leader who understands how complex capital projects succeed (or fail). You combine Lean expertise with practical project delivery knowledgeand you can connect improvement actions to measurable outcomes via planning discipline (P6) and clear reporting (Power BI). You are comfortable leading workshops influencing senior stakeholders and working hands-on with delivery teams to remove friction and improve flow.

    
    

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    
    

  • Education

    • Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Operations Business Supply Chain or related field.

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

    Experience

    • 712 years experience in Lean Operational Excellence Continuous Improvement Project Delivery Improvement or Process Engineering.

    • Demonstrated success delivering improvement initiatives with measurable impact.

    • Experience in Pharmaceutical Data Centre advanced manufacturing or other regulated/mission-critical environments is highly desirable.

    • Exposure to project controls and planning environments (engineering and construction) is a strong advantage.

    Technical Skills

    • Strong command of Lean methods: VSM 5S A3 DMAIC standard work visual management Kaizen facilitation.

    • Working knowledge of Primavera P6 planning concepts and how schedule quality and planning behaviours influence delivery reliability.

    • Strong analytical capability and comfort with metrics-driven improvement.

    • Ability to contribute to (and interpret) Power BI dashboards KPI frameworks and operational reporting packs.

    Soft Skills

    • Excellent facilitation stakeholder management and communication skills.

    • Structured problem-solver with a bias for action and practical delivery.

    • Confident operating with senior client leadership and site-based teams.

    Highly organised; able to manage multiple initiatives and drive accountability.

    
    

    Whats On Offer

    Joining WiiGroup means joining a team of creative professionals pushing the boundaries of innovation and digitalisation in delivery. Our benefits include:

    • 25 Days Holidays

    • Pension Scheme

    • Health Cover

    • Modern Tech-Style Office Environment

    • Career Development in Innovation & Technology

    • Standing Desks and Ergonomic Workspaces

    • Educational Assistance

    • Wellness Programmes supporting mental & physical well-being

      
      

      Next Steps

      If youre ready to join WiiGroup and lead excellence and Lean delivery on complex Pharmaceutical and Data Centre projects we encourage you to apply or submit your CV to .

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