Asset Development Project Manager(Engineering background)

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Purpose of the role: The Asset Development Project Manager is part of the Global Labs Operation Support function, tasked with overseeing the successful execution of engineering projects within the Product Certification business stream. The role requires managing projects from initial concept through solution design & implementation, culminating in a seamless handover to the internal client. The Project Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders & utilising a team of Development Engineers to specify, procure and design state-of-the-art testing equipment for deployment across BSI testing laboratories at the Hemel facility.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Project Oversight: Take charge of managing various projects within the Product Certification business stream, ensuring their successful execution from initiation to completion.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with projects and implement proactive measures to mitigate them, maintaining project timelines and quality standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and regulatory bodies, to ensure seamless communication and alignment of project goals.
• Budget Control: Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure that financial resources are allocated judiciously to optimize project outcomes.
• Quality Assurance: Uphold rigorous quality standards for project deliverables, implementing processes to review and approve project outputs before final delivery.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive project reports, presentations, and documentation to provide regular updates to senior management and stakeholders regarding project status, milestones, and potential issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management process, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation.
• Conflict Resolution: Address conflicts or issues within the project team and across stakeholders, applying strong interpersonal skills to find amicable solutions that uphold project objectives.
• Knowledge Sharing: Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and learning within the team, promoting the exchange of best practices, lessons learned, and industry insights.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all projects adhere to relevant industry regulations, standards, and guidelines, upholding ethical, HSE, Engineering and legal practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and methodologies in project management, continuously enhancing your own skills and expertise.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Metrics – Delivery of projects in adherence to agreed Cost, Quality & Time objectives.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction – gathered from feedback.
• Reporting – accurate communication & reports.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – successfully collaborate with other departments or business units.
• Change Management – Ability to make changes in project scope or objectives while minimizing impacts.

Travel requirements: Occasional travel to other BSI sites, suppliers or clients will be required.

Language requirements: Business English.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Project Management Methodologies: Profound understanding of project management methodologies (Prince2, Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and their application to projects.
• Industry Experience: Knowledge of Engineering processes, standards and regulation. Can demonstrate experience delivering complex engineering projects.
• Desirable Criteria: Lab or Equipment Build Experience and Knowledge of Research and Development Project Process.

Skills and Abilities:

• Innovation: Design thinking, critical thinking & problem solving, risk tolerance, business acumen, project management, presentation skills.
• Digital Confidence: Statistical literacy, data interpretation, data driven decision making, data visualization, data storytelling, AI awareness, MS Suite Competency – Word, Excel, Project, Teams, Outlook etc.
• Adaptability: Networking, change management, strategic thinking, resilience, effective communication, emotional intelligence.
• Interpersonal: Conflict resolution, influence & persuasion, feedback & coaching, collaboration, cultural competence.
• Project Leadership: Ability to lead project team members & manage key stakeholders, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Time Management: Able to manage time efficiently, balancing multiple projects and priorities.
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis & resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent).
• Project Management Qualification (Prince2, APM, PMI).
• CDM Regulations.
• Lean Six Sigma.
• IOSH/ NEBOSH.

Personal Qualities / Aptitudes:

• Initiative: Proactively identifies and drives process improvements.
• Flexibility: Adapts to changing priorities and business needs.
• Commitment: Dedicated to achieving operational excellence.
• Reliability: Consistently delivers high-quality work and meets deadlines.
• Solutions Orientated: Tackles challenges with a logical and data-driven approach.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in process execution and documentation.

About Us: BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives. Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments. Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs. Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world. BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Summary:

• Location: Hemel Hempstead.
• Type: Full time.