Project & Programme Manager - Adecco : Job Details

Project & Programme Manager

Location: Windsor (2 days per month required in the office)Pay Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates Duration: 6-Month initial Contract

Are you a dynamic Project & Programme Manager with a passion for driving transformation? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at stakeholder management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client is seeking a talented Project & Programme Manager to lead an impactful ESG programme that spans across various core functions, stakeholders, and business units. This role is perfect for someone with a strong business acumen and a knack for effective communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and co-ordinate activities from project inception to close down.
• Translate business requirements into actionable plans and ensure business cases are updated.
• Manage project delivery to align with strategic goals while adhering to cost, time, and quality parameters.
• Monitor and report on all project and programme attributes for continuous improvement.
• Define and implement effective business processes as needed.
• Undertake stakeholder management to keep individuals informed about responsibilities and progress.
• Lead project/programme teams and manage external suppliers when necessary.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Experience delivering large projects within a structured project delivery life cycle.
• Methodologies: Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall, or similar project methodologies.
• Skills: Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem resolution skills.
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal abilities to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Team Leadership: Proven track record of building effective working relationships and motivating teams to achieve shared goals.
• Commercial Awareness: A customer-first mindset with a history of prioritising the customer in decision-making processes.

Key Competencies:

• Very strong stakeholder management skills are essential
• Experience working in a complex matrix organisation.
• Agile mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and varying stakeholder levels.
• Proactive and self-motivated, capable of uniting a team around a common objective.
• Strong planning skills and the ability to think beyond current initiatives for broader change success.
• Technically competent in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working arrangements with opportunities for monthly or bi-monthly office visits in Windsor.
• A chance to lead a transformation project that makes a real difference within the organisation.
• Engage with diverse business sectors including utilities, energy, manufacturing, and engineering.

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role that allows you to showcase your project management expertise, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and step into a role where your skills will shine and your contributions will be valued!

We look forward to your application!

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