SCADA Project Manager

James Adams is currently looking for an experienced IT Project Manager with recent experience delivering on SCADA projects.

Contract Length: 12 months

Hybrid remote working in the west midlands

Job Summary:

My client is looking for an experienced and dynamic Temporary Project Manager to join their large-scale transformation programme. This role will focus on managing technical projects related to SCADA and/or IT networks (WAN, LAN, etc.) and will be crucial in ensuring the successful delivery of network-related components within the broader programme. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex technical projects using waterfall methodologies, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Plan, execute, and close network-related projects within the transformation programme, adhering to waterfall methodologies.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ideally using MS Project.
• Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including engineering leads, architects, programme team members, and change teams.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders through regular meetings, updates, and documentation.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Documentation and Governance: Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, risk logs, and change requests.
• Ensure adherence to project governance standards and auditable processes.
• Maintain accurate project records.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with other project managers to ensure effective dependency mapping, change management, and overall programme coordination.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of programme-wide best practices and methodologies.
• Assist with change management activities related to network projects.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in managing technical projects/programmes related to SCADA networks and/or IT networks (WAN, LAN, etc.).
• Strong understanding of waterfall project management methodologies.
• Proficiency in using MS Project for project planning and tracking.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and facilitating effective collaboration.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience with dependency mapping.
• Experience with change management.

If of interest, please send your CV now to apply!