Job Description
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead on department projects/initiatives; producing project plans and/or work streams which make use of resources in an efficient way.
- Manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of the above; ensuring projects are carried out on time, to budget, and in line with defined success measures.
- Work closely with sponsors and other stakeholders to define project requirements, scope and objectives; ensure clear success factors are defined for all activities
- Ensure that risks are carefully considered, documented and mitigated through establishing and monitoring of a robust risk register.
- Ensure resource availability and allocation, coordinate and manage internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
- Undertake their work in accordance with Wellcome policies and principles.
- Undertaking any other work that may be reasonably required from time to time
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
Essential
- Proven experience in project and change management from concept to delivery, including all aspects of process development and execution, and a good understanding of the control environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of project management processes, strategies and methods.
- Experience of working within a Facilities Management environment with a good working knowledge of Hard and Soft services.
- A good working knowledge of H&S requirements
Desirable
- Experience of working with public spaces.
SKILLS:
- Well developed interpersonal skills, with an ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of management and a range of stakeholders.
- Recognised project management programme experience, e.g. Microsoft Project.
- Excellent organisation, prioritisation and project management skills with a keen eye for detail. Able to drive execution of objectives despite setbacks.
- Ability to identify problems at an early stage and suggest effective solutions. Comfortable with ambiguity.
- Highly developed listening, communication and decision-making skills
- Numerate with ability to set and effectively manage budgets and risks.
- Excellent analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Strong IT literacy and an ability to use project management methodologies, e.g. Agile, PMP, PRINCE2
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
- Proactive, motivated and driven and a good team player with a flexible approach to working requirements
- Collaborative and consultative approach and able to effectively manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
- Lead on the evaluation strategy for the projects in an agile way to meet the needs of our audience and stakeholders.
- Track and measure project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
- Develop comprehensive project plans and presentations to be shared with key stakeholders as well as other staff members
All CVs must be in English and in Word.
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