At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic projects in the Energy and Utility sectors, ensuring delivery excellence.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, extensive holiday, and wellness support.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving client satisfaction and shaping technology solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in software project delivery and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead strategic client projects in the Energy and Utility sectors. The Project Manager will act as a trusted advisor to our clients, ensuring the successful delivery of technology solutions while ensuring delivery excellence. You will be responsible for driving customer satisfaction by managing the delivery of ongoing projects, addressing escalations, and collaborating with internal teams to scope, price, and deliver new initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation to work with business stakeholders and technical experts, shaping solutions that align with our clients' goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring deep understanding of their business challenges and priorities.
- Establish and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with senior stakeholders, including CXO‑level executives.
- Oversee the delivery of ongoing projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Provide regular status updates, address delivery challenges, and proactively manage escalations.
- Collaborate with technical SMEs to define project requirements, shape solutions, and create detailed delivery plans.
- Maintain and manage project RAID ensuring alignment with the Programme.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Demonstrable experience in delivering software projects within a technology consultancy or related environment.
- Proven track record of delivering projects in complex enterprise‑size organizations in the Utilities, Manufacturing, or Life Sciences sectors.
- Strong technical knowledge and experience in application development, data engineering, or cloud technologies, enabling you to bridge the gap between business and technical teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex engagements, including overseeing delivery teams, handling escalations, and driving client satisfaction.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and consensus‑building skills, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
- A degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in technology or management are a plus.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with global delivery teams and managing multi‑country engagements.
- A strategic thinker with a passion for driving innovation and creating measurable value for clients.
- Experience with data migration programmes.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Job Location
Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Our Perks and Benefits
Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexon Associate, you get continuous skill‑based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well‑being benefits and assistance. We also offer:
- Up to 10% bonus (If eligible).
- 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or cash‑in 5 days each year (If eligible).
- Access to YuLife wellness platform, subscription to Meditopia App, premium subscription to Fiit, life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions, 24/7 virtual GP Access, employee assistance programme.
- Life insurance & income protection.
- Enhanced maternity pay & paternity pay.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- A tech scheme which lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount.
- Free unlimited Udemy account for every employee to support continuous learning and improvement.
- Support in obtaining relevant certifications.
Project Manager in Sunderland employer: Apexon Technology
Apexon is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee growth and well-being. Located in Sunderland, our team enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, including continuous skill development, generous holiday allowances, and access to wellness resources, all while working on impactful projects in the Energy and Utility sectors. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
