Project Manager - 12 month FTC

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Why we're hiring:

As part of our People Analytics team, you’ll be working closely with the People team, Data & Tech teams as well as other broader functions across our group and operating companies to help support our reporting and data analytics. We are undergoing a large transformation across our People and Finance functions and the People Analytics team has a vast array of projects with touchpoints across multiple functions. We need a project manager to get stuck in and help us deliver projects that have never been done before.

This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover*

What you'll be doing:

Liaise with c-suite executives to co-ordinate the creation, build, production and continuous improvement of analytics products

Manage and scope out projects that span across functions

Drive project success metrics and timelines

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, improve quality, and implement scalable solutions across our agencies

Identify and proactively handle risks, issues, dependencies, forecast resource demand and prioritisation

Directly manage the day to day of our analytics team

What you'll need:

Previous experience in a project management role and utilising agile methodologies

Experience working with a cross-functional team

Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate and engage with the C-suite

Experience with data-driven decision making and problem solving

Both detail and ‘big picture’ conscious

The competence, confidence, and self-discipline to manage deadlines, estimates, and budgets excellently

Diligent and attentive to detail, able to listen, learn, and put into practice

Proficiency in Excel

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationships

Full Product Lifecycle Management

Microsoft Tools, MS Project, MoSCoW

Team Leadership & Team Management

IT, Technology & Business Alignment

Change Management

CSCS, H&S, IIF, Scrum, Agile, PRINCE2, ITIL

Quality Management, ISO 9000

Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Compliance

Re-Baseline & Review Processes

Business Cases & Benefits Realisation

Business Process Re-engineering

Curiosity to learn!

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?