Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER (PMO) Location: London, E14 9SH Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract ISS is a leading workplace experience and facility management company, provides placemaking solutions that contribute to better business performance and makes life easier, more productive and enjoyable – delivered to high standards by people who care. As a global company with a heritage of fairness, equality and inclusion, we empower all our people to deal with problems and opportunities when they arise. From our origins in 1901, we have been a people organisation with a strong belief that individuals who work together make a difference. We know that when we get things right, it enhances lives and makes the world work better – and that is what drives us. Job Description At ISS, we are committed to achieving service excellence within the workplace, and the Project Manager (PMO) will play a key role in managing and supporting the implementation of our Transition Process Model (TPM). This role focuses on operationalising UK&I contracts and delivering transformation concepts, ensuring a seamless and effective transition process. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering exposure to dynamic project environments. As part of the Project Management Office, the PMO will establish and enforce governance frameworks and standards for Transition projects and programme delivery across the UK&I. This ensures consistency, transparency, and alignment with our TPM objectives. Working in a fast-paced team environment, this position offers potential career development opportunities within the PMO space. The Project Manager will oversee the adoption of standardized best practices, principles, and templates to manage and support projects effectively. Additionally, the role involves tracking, reporting, and analysing project data, ensuring accurate and insightful performance monitoring. This is a opportunity to contribute to transformative projects while building a career in project management. Key Responsibilities Manage processes, systems and tools ensuring the TPM governance is adhered to Manage account specific programmes, projects and/or workstreams within a business change programme Work closely with the account PMO to ensure robust governance, utilisation of the ISS Project Management Framework, systems and processes Support best practice and knowledge sharing Produce accurate project plans based on ISS requirements to deliver against the agreed strategic and tactical objectives of the contract Manage the delivery of day-to-day activities in accordance with the project plan Ensure accountability, focus, transparency and accelerated execution of projects About You Proven Project Management or PMO experience within the Facilities Management (FM) sector Experienced in the use of Project Management tools such as MS Project/Monday.Com Demonstrable understanding of commercial contracts Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Ability to work using own initiative, plan and anticipate needs before they arise Strong data analysis, report design and presentation skills Computer literate (MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint) Ability to command respect and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders Positive team working ethos and commitment to delivery and learning Fluent in English (second language a bonus) Experienced working in a diverse environment with multiple cultures and nationalities Ability to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive information The Company ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste) religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com