Project Manager - Birmingham

Location
Manchester, Manchester
Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Posted
09 Sep 2016
Closes
07 Oct 2016
Ref
1311552
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Position: Project Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: £50000 - £60000 per annum
Job Type: Full Time

Our client is a reputable company going through a period of change and success. They are currently seeking to appoint a skilled Project Manager for their team. The successful candidate will be managing the delivery of high quality projects within the business environment and he will ensure that the project purposes and business requirements are met. This is an outstanding opportunity to achieve a highly lucrative and rewarding career.

key duties for this role will involve:

* Applying and adhering to the Project Management principles and processes and ensuring that they are effectively applied throughout the lifecycle of the project, through to project closure and operational handover.
* Effective resolution of issues.
* Supporting, guiding, motivating and facilitating the project teams through the project processes.
* Identification and management of risks and opportunities.
* Communication of project progress to management and project stakeholders.

Background and abilities required:

* A financial services background is an advantage
* At least three years of dedicated Project Management experience is required
* A sound knowledge of project management theory, and the key areas of project management.
* Ability to grasp concepts of a technical nature quickly, with a sound understanding of the underlying business environment.
* Ability to multi-task, managing several projects concurrently.
* The ability to understand the big picture and strategic objectives, displaying organisational sensitivity.
* The ability to take ownership and display high levels of responsibility and initiative.
* Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal.
* Ability to manage people, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Skill set for this role:

* Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
* Strong negotiation skills.
* A person who possesses strong leadership traits, who can work with a minimum of supervision.
* A high level of maturity and ability to handle oneself under pressure.
* A methodical problem solver with the ability to motivate and influence others to deliver according to tight deadlines.
* An eagerness to organise and lead, showing discipline and pragmatism, drive and a sense of urgency.
* An enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional development.
* Assertiveness coupled with flexibility and adaptability.
* A quality orientation with acute attention to detail.

Keywords: Financial Services, Project Management

If you feel you have the relevant experience, then please apply for immediate consideration.