Senior Project Manager

East Riding of Yorkshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Project Manager

Howdens are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Central Engineering team supporting the planning implementation and tracking of strategically important projects across the Howden Manufacturing site.

In this role you will take ownership of coordinating and reporting on our full project portfolio. Working closely with Engineers Project Managers and wider stakeholders you will help develop project programs maintain the department Master Schedule ensure compliance with business objectives and keep senior leadership fully informed on progress risks and key decisions.

Were looking for someone who embodies our values brings strong organisational skills and confidently challenges innovates and strives for continuous improvement.

Location Howden East Yorkshire

Reporting to Head of site development

Why join Howdens as a Senior Project Manager:

Major investment in manufacturing capabilities across all Howdens manufacturing sites with an annual capital investment plan of 4570m.
A strong long-term investment strategy focused on growth and capability.
Be at the forefront of turning strategic plans into realitydirectly supporting delivery across a large and influential engineering function.
Opportunity to work on high-impact complex projects with visibility across senior teams.
Join a growing team with real opportunities to progress.

What will you be doing as a Senior Project Manager:

Liaising with Project Managers and Engineers to develop detailed project plans including timelines budgets and resource allocation.
Reviewing and challenging project programs submitted by external contractors.
Supporting Engineers with the preparation monitoring and updating of project programs.
Consolidating all project programs into a single Master Schedule Portfolio and managing interdependencies and delivery timelines.
Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are understood and achieved.
Preparing and delivering regular updates to senior management covering progress risks decisions required budget status and escalations.
Monitoring program compliance with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
Identifying risks and supporting Engineers in developing mitigation strategies.
Embedding best practice and lessons learned to improve project delivery.
Supporting the development of capital approval documentation including business cases and cashflow forecasts.
Scheduling meetings preparing agendas taking minutes and maintaining accurate project documentation reports and presentations.

What do you need to qualify for this role:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business Administration Project Management or a related field.
A recognised program or project management professional qualification.
Proven experience in driving continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of project management principles and experience working with multiple stakeholders on large or complex engineering projects.
Proficiency in project management tools including Asana.
Strong communication organisation and decision-making skills.

What we can offer:

Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
Excellent pension scheme (company contribution up to 12%).
Free daily meal at on-site canteen.
25 days holiday bank holidays with the option to buy extra days.
Share save scheme.
Exceptional reward and recognition events.

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens joinery and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan we continue to build on our 2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That along with a competitive salary development opportunities and exciting rewards are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to Apply:

We are shaping a future where exceptional service innovation and sustainability are at the core of everything we do. If youre looking for a place where you can grow and advance your career Howdens could be the perfect fit. Join a team that prioritises innovation safety and excellence. If youre ready to lead impactful projects and drive meaningful change we encourage you to apply today.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you.

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Senior Project ManagerHowdens are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Central Engineering team supporting the planning implementation and tracking of strategically important projects across the Howden Manufacturing site.In this role you will take ownership of coordinating a...

Senior Project Manager

Were looking for someone who embodies our values brings strong organisational skills and confidently challenges innovates and strives for continuous improvement.

Location Howden East Yorkshire

Reporting to Head of site development

Why join Howdens as a Senior Project Manager:

Major investment in manufacturing capabilities across all Howdens manufacturing sites with an annual capital investment plan of 4570m.
A strong long-term investment strategy focused on growth and capability.
Be at the forefront of turning strategic plans into realitydirectly supporting delivery across a large and influential engineering function.
Opportunity to work on high-impact complex projects with visibility across senior teams.
Join a growing team with real opportunities to progress.

What will you be doing as a Senior Project Manager:

Liaising with Project Managers and Engineers to develop detailed project plans including timelines budgets and resource allocation.
Reviewing and challenging project programs submitted by external contractors.
Supporting Engineers with the preparation monitoring and updating of project programs.
Consolidating all project programs into a single Master Schedule Portfolio and managing interdependencies and delivery timelines.
Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements are understood and achieved.
Preparing and delivering regular updates to senior management covering progress risks decisions required budget status and escalations.
Monitoring program compliance with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
Identifying risks and supporting Engineers in developing mitigation strategies.
Embedding best practice and lessons learned to improve project delivery.
Supporting the development of capital approval documentation including business cases and cashflow forecasts.
Scheduling meetings preparing agendas taking minutes and maintaining accurate project documentation reports and presentations.

What do you need to qualify for this role:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business Administration Project Management or a related field.
A recognised program or project management professional qualification.
Proven experience in driving continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of project management principles and experience working with multiple stakeholders on large or complex engineering projects.
Proficiency in project management tools including Asana.
Strong communication organisation and decision-making skills.

What we can offer: