At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project plans, track progress, and drive improvements in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading international provider of digital systems and business performance solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to work with global teams.
- Other info: Work in a collaborative culture with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact on exciting projects while developing your skills in project management.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or Business, with PMO experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance. The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields:
- Digital Systems: Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses.
- Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance.
We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, the UK, Germany, the USA and Canada).
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the Project Management Plan and ensure the programme’s adherence to this plan.
- Manage the Project Management digital ecosystem to operate the programme (e.g. Unified Planning, AD Projects, ARM, collaboration tools).
- Prepare and facilitate meetings and support the preparation of milestones.
- Support the Project Manager in planning and preparing Maturity Gates.
- Maintain the programme’s action register and drive the timely closure of actions.
- Coordinate preparation of reports in various formats for both internal and external customers.
- Ensure consistency among all contractual, financial and technical requirements and coverage in the Project Management Plan (in close cooperation with the Project Controller, Customer Contract Manager and Technical Manager).
- Maintain the programme’s integrated plan in the appropriate tool set (e.g. Unified Planning), embedding inputs from all contributing stakeholders.
- Identify, track and communicate the programme’s critical path, proposing measures to shorten it.
- Track programme progress and provide visualisation and early warning of potential issues to allow for early mitigation, anticipation and data-driven decisions.
- Maintain the Risk and Opportunity (R&O) Management Plan of the programme.
- Maintain the R&O register, including the facilitation of capture and assessment of risks and opportunities.
- Drive the definition and follow-up of R&O mitigation actions.
- Proactively seek out and implement improvements in your way of working, and in the overall execution of the programme.
- Support the project’s improvement governance and contribute to the achievement of its improvement objectives.
- Production of Project History Report (yearly).
- Supervision of overall Changes, to trigger the CCN issue and build the relevant case.
Requirements:
- Educated to degree level in Engineering or Business Administration.
- Previous experience in leading projects or as a PMO is highly sought.
- Experience in managing/working with a project schedule is desired.
- Experience in managing risks and opportunities, either as a risk manager or a project member desired.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work across functions, and to influence and persuade the programme stakeholders amid conflicting priorities.
- Experience with typical office applications and generally well-versed in digital tools.
- Experience in standard scheduling tools (e.g. Unified Planning, MS Project, Primavera) desired.
- Experience in using the proprietary ARM tool for risk and opportunity management is desired.
- Experience working in international teams and environments.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
Note: Applicant should have an Active SC clearance and hold only the UK nationality.
PMO / Project Management Office in Stevenage employer: Scalian
Scalian is an exceptional employer for Quality Inspectors in the automotive sector, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and continuous improvement. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring our team members thrive in their careers. Located in a vibrant industry hub, our employees benefit from a collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and excellence in quality assurance.
