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Senior Project Manager

Huddersfield
money-bag £73.00 - £74.00/hour
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Senior Project Manager - Transformation Programme (Fixed Term)

Location: Huddersfield (or regular travel to)

Pay Rate: -74 per hour

Contract Length: 9 months

Hours: 37.5 per week

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager on a fixed-term basis to lead a critical transformation programme at our Huddersfield site. This senior position will oversee the realignment of production, costs, and resources across three key workstreams:

  1. Products and Assets
  2. Service and Infrastructure
  3. Organisational Structure (including headcount, roles, and skills)

The successful candidate will establish and maintain a robust PMO function to drive this change initiative, working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain comprehensive PMO governance across the transformation programme
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, financial forecasts, and resource allocations
  • Lead risk and issue management processes, implementing effective mitigation strategies
  • Support preparation for consultation meetings with trade unions regarding workforce changes,
  • Provide regular, clear reporting to senior stakeholders on programme progress
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and delivery against objectives
  • Identify and resolve complex problems that may impede programme success
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements during the transformation

Experience and Skills

  • Proven track record establishing and managing PMO functions for significant transformation programmes
  • Demonstrated experience in workforce restructuring projects, including significant headcount reductions & reset
  • Supporting the preparation for formal consultation processes with trade unions and employee representatives
  • Experience developing and implementing project governance frameworks to ensure delivery against timescales and budgets
  • Strong financial forecasting and budget management capabilities
  • Exceptional communication & stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Strong leadership qualities with the ability to navigate challenging situations
  • Deep understanding of project management methodologies and best practices

Personal Attributes

  • Resilient under pressure with the ability to manage sensitive situations professionally
  • Strategic thinker who can balance immediate needs with long-term objectives
  • Collaborative approach while maintaining clear direction and accountability
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
  • Adaptable to changing circumstances while maintaining focus on core deliverables

This is a challenging but rewarding opportunity to facilitate a significant transformation programme with lasting impact. The role requires someone who can balance technical project management expertise with the interpersonal skills needed to guide teams through substantial change

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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