Project Manager

A fantastic opportunity to secure an initial 6 months day rate contract inside IR35 as a Project Manager with Smart DCC. The Project Manager can be based in London or Manchester on a hybrid working model (2 days office based, 3 days remote). The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful start-up, initiation, delivery and closing of projects, applying appropriate knowledge, skills, tools, techniques and practice at each stage and with effective stakeholder management throughout.

What will you be doing?

• Start-up: establishing the outline business case for carrying out the work; putting in place the project management team to deliver the work; and defining the right approach for meeting the project's target outcomes.
• Initiation: confirming the business justification for the project through a detailed business case; setting up the project’s controls and reporting mechanisms; and defining project delivery roles and nominating role holders.
• Delivery: Working within a regulatory framework assigning, monitoring and delivering work packages required to achieve the project's outcomes; regular progress reporting at project, programme, DCC and external governance forums; taking corrective actions where necessary to ensure delivery remains within tolerances; and confirmation of continued business justification and acceptance of risks.
• Closure: preparing the project for formal closure; handing over the project’s products to the business as usual; and evaluating the project’s performance, recording lessons learnt, and disseminating learnings back into the project and programme delivery community.
• Engagement: actively engage internal teams, senior management, third party suppliers, industry and Government departments. In doing so, they will demonstrate an ability to manage and influence these stakeholder groups whilst adhering to the appropriate level of governance required to deliver the project/programme.

What are we looking for?

• An experienced project manager who can demonstrate credibility and the ability to influence at a high level within their current or previous roles.
• The candidate will have managed significant £ multi-million projects with multiple stakeholders, customers, and multiple 3rd suppliers.
• Confident interacting at Executive level and be passionate about best practice project management disciplines.
• Demonstrable experience in leading complex business transformation projects, 3rd party technology delivery, integration projects or procurement projects.
• Demonstrable experience of building high performing project delivery teams and managing others to consistently deliver high quality project management services.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to gain credibility with Executive level stakeholders.

About the DCC: At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

Company benefits: The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Nick Hayman or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress. Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

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