Project Manager

Project Manager page is loaded## Project Managerlocations: Runcorntime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agojob requisition id: R-5454**Project Manager (PM)**The Project Manager plan, implement and deliver projects. They identify project goals and determine the potential challenges that can increase the cost or cause delays. Project Manager also track progress and supervise project teams to ensure the achievement of milestones. They act as an intermediary between upper management and the project team. They provide reports to the Senior Project Manager and as required to the senior stakeholders to ensure the project’s success. The Project Manager is the overall Yokogawa focal point for customer, end-user, suppliers, Yokogawa management, and project team and is in charge of the project from contract hand-over from sales until project closing and handover to the Service organization.The Project Manager reports to:* Line Management: CCT-6 Team Leader* Functional Manager: Senior Project Manager**Project Manager duties and responsibilities**A Project Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of projects. Their duties include planning, setting strategies, executing, and monitoring every aspect of a specific project. Depending on the requirements of the client and their level of experience or seniority, Project Managers can handle one or multiple projects at a time.Other duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager include:* Manage the safe execution of industrial automation projects and their delivery, compliant with agreed contract and project objectives, within schedule deadlines and budget ensuring quality, profit maximization and customer satisfaction.* Meeting with senior management and clients to identify project requirements, delivery timelines and costs.* Communicating with team members* Identifying risks and taking measures to prevent delays and budgetary constraints.* Developing detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members and project teams and revising based on changing needs and requirements.* Identifying and assigning project tasks based on the skill sets, experience, and strengths of staff members.* Monitoring project performance to ensure timely delivery.* Compiling and submitting project status reports to clients, management, and other stakeholders* Working effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation* Developing excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders.* Managing day-to-day operations of the project* Working with Designers, Developers, Quality H&S and Procurement and other stakeholders for planning and documentation.**Project Manager skills and qualifications**Project Manager will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications needed to perform their duties effectively. Project Managers will need professional certifications that make them qualified to work in a specific industry or capacity. Depending on the level of experience an individual within a similar project management role will also be considered.Typical skills and qualifications of a Project Manager include:* Proficiency in inventory control and process improvement* Working knowledge of project management software tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other relevant applications. E.g., Primavera P6 and FastDraft* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills* Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills* Ability to work under pressure and make hard decisions required to achieve project objectives.* Proficiency in NEC 4 – preferable under Option A and C and E* Excellent working knowledge with either PMBOK or PRINCE 2* Excellent understanding of working under CDM15 roles of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer Roles.* Working knowledge of NGT Policies Procedures and Specifications. Typically, Business Procedures, Quality Assurance, Environmental, Health and Safety.**Project Manager experience requirements**Project Manager will be knowledgeable on every aspect of the project lifecycle experienced in initiating projects, planning, delegating, managing and risk mitigating. Project Management who manages projects in technical fields such as engineering and IT must have relevant industry experience, especially a foundational degree in that discipline. Because Project Managers need to work with clients, the role often involves customer service experience.**Project Manager education and training requirements**Depending on the project requirements and the clients, Project Managers need at least a bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent. Some roles require postgraduate or industry-specific project management certifications. Advanced Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications in addition to their educational qualifications would be an advantage.**What we promise to offer:*** Salary level is dependent on experience* Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Flexibility will be required to meet customer and business needs* Superb benefits including company pension contribution up to 12.5% dependent upon criteria, car allowance, private medical insurance and healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service* Freedom to do your job and autonomy is important to us* Exciting challenges within a mature organization that demands a high degree of individual responsibility and promotes initiatives* Innovative and advanced high-technology products and servicesThis is a permanent position, with our offices based at Runcorn, Cheshire. We provide a healthy work-life balance through working from home possibilities (currently 3 days/week) however, there will be a requirement to travel to UK customer sites for each project.*Due to the nature of our business, please be advised at the offer of employment stage we will carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) , Education and Employment checks on all candidates.***Not just a job, but a career**Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.**About the Team** Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to \”co-innovate tomorrow\”. We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.**Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive culture**Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. 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