Senior Project Manager - Defence

OverviewAt Turner and Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job DescriptionIf you are an established Project Manager with an existing background or aspirations in exploring the Defence sector, the Midlands team are growing their capabilities within this space. The Defence sector is becoming one of our fastest-growing regions, due to client demand we are keen to speak to candidates with a military/defence background who thrives on working on dynamic projects. You will be joining an existing team, seeking to expand on their size and expertise to cater to our high-profile clients.

Job Objectives

Influence and support client project delivery through appropriate planning, monitoring and controlling

Interact with the project team to define and interrogate scope of work

Champion the appropriate programme and project delivery strategies to secure a successful business outcome

Definition of programmes and projects ensuring alignment with client business needs and context

Promote and foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Develop and update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan; prepare and manage any remedial actions required

Ensure appropriate services to the project are delivered through technical, engineering, project controls, commercial and financial support functions

Prepare Business Cases and obtain approvals

Carry out Gateway reviews

Maintain timely and effective change management processes and procedures

Prepare regular and clear status reports, dashboards and the like

Prepare and manage the project plans

Monitor and advise on status of project KPIs

Qualifications

Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject

Full UK Driving Licence

Ideally a Selection Of

Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM)

Hold Security Clearance

Managing Successful Programmes – Practitioner APMP

Certified Project Management Associate

PRINCE2 – Practitioner

Additional InformationTurner and Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services

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