Senior Project Manager - Telford or Worthing

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Project Manager to work for our client within the consulting sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in either Telford or Worthing.

Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their established and rapidly expanding team, working across a diverse range of technologies and areas of the business. You will lead, manage, and deliver one or more complex projects or programmes using a variety of recognised methodologies, including agile, via several multi-disciplined, highly skilled teams. Working closely with some of their clients to build relationships, manage expectations and develop and establish new streams of work. You will play a leading role in establishing the appropriate commercial proposals alongside establishing delivery priorities and plans, managing risks and dependencies. 

Responsibilities

• Delivery of one or more projects or a programme through the full lifecycle
• Provide leadership and management of project and programme teams
• Supporting new business development including the development of commercial propositions
• Accountability for all aspects of delivery including risks, issues, scope, cost and timeline
• Actively manage progress and financial reporting using best practice
• Actively manages the client relationship and their expectations
• Conduct client negotiations to agree terms for changes to the scope of the project or programme to ensure commercial viability and to set realistic expectations
• Accountable for the delivery of complex projects or a programme, typically involving multiple teams and/or suppliers

Requirements

• Strong experience of Agile & Waterfall methodologies
• Established credentials and track record of previous project delivery (of multi million-pound budgets), across multiple industries
• Have a recognised industry qualification such as PRINCE 2
• Good communicator, ability to influence and coach others
• Proven ability to forge trusted relationship with clients in line with our business objectives
• Strong financial and commercial management
• Ability to work independently within a client or competitive environment
• Proven vendor/supplier management experience
• Excellent consulting and customer facing skills

Why join us?

• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.