Job Description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Senior IT Project Manager offering remote working with extensive travel as and when we deliver projects.

HOURS OF WORK

- Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week



Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Group working on IT projects helping the organisation evolve by putting new technology and data tools in place and making changes to how the business works.



You will be a leader in project management deliverables and oversee complex IT projects. This role will lead and direct multidisciplinary project teams collaborating with business units and IT to deliver technically robust, high-quality outcomes in alignment with business objectives and Amey strategy. You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to set the project outcomes and be responsible for their delivery, definition and planning. The Senior PM will manage projects and programmes from inception to completion, ensuring that benefits and outputs are realised on time and within budget and to the appropriate quality.



The Senior PM will embrace continuous improvement of the project management processes within Amey by championing best practice. In addition to managing teams (and acting as a people manager where needed), responsibilities include managing and delivering work packages with internal teams, external suppliers, and third parties, management of dependencies & risks, driving benefit realisation, and with a focus on ensuring seamless change adoption within the organisation.

What you will do:

In this capacity, you will work closely with the Principal Project Manager, leveraging their expertise to navigate ambiguity, manage risk, and address complex challenges. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead initiatives with confidence, proactively resolving issues and adapting plans as necessary. You will foster a culture of excellence and innovation, ensuring all project deliverables consistently meet or exceed standards for quality, cost, and timeliness. Collaborates with stakeholders to develop and communicate a compelling project vision. Establishes and maintains stakeholder relationships, providing decision-makers with robust evidenced options and managing expectations at all projects Acts as a liaison between multidisciplinary teams, breaking down organisational silos to foster collaboration and innovation. Working with peers to maintain standards. Delivers high-impact communications to internal boards and external stakeholders, including project risk and issue updates. Establishes and oversees collaborative partnerships with external vendors and clients to enable project success.

Analysing and Planning

Develops and monitors comprehensive initiation artifacts, ensuring projects have a clear, defined scope, requirements and deliverables which contributes value to the wider organisation. Awareness of internal and external factors, which might impact your planning and delivery and making changes as required

Design and Deliver

Adopts robust risk management frameworks, proactively identifying, evaluating, and mitigating critical threats to project delivery and benefit realisation. Imposes rigorous financial discipline, forecasting, and controlling budgets in the face of financial constraints. Leads project reviews and ensures the effective capture, dissemination, and adoption of learnings at all organisational levels. Monitors and evaluates project performance metrics, aligning outcomes to key performance indicators. Manages and steers complex, large-scale programmes up to and exceeding 24 months in duration. Comms for change projects pan Amey This role requires extensive travel to establish and build relationships with stakeholders through face-to-face meetings and forums

Benefit Realisation

Champions a culture of continuous improvement, utilising lessons learned and project best practices across the portfolio. Champions adoption of sustainable, environmentally responsible practices in project design and delivery. Ensuring the delivery of quick wins as identified are completed and benefits realisation plan is embedded at project closure

What you will bring:

Bachelors or Masters degree in an appropriate subject Have and be maintaining relevant APMP professional PM qualification. Full membership of the Association for Project Management Able to deliver projects of 6-24 months duration that involve multiple delivery teams, spanning various organisations, geographical locations (both national and international) or sectors, most likely with novel technology and solutions. Engages and manage sponsors and stakeholders, routinely at Account Manager or above levels, and other stakeholders and suppliers through potentially challenging discussions. Very good oral communicator who is able to present arguments and ideas well. Can work through conflict where decisions need to be made over priority, being able to reach, articulate, and defend the recommended decision and maintain a cohesive delivery using both formal and informal means. Understands and advocates what 'good' looks like from a sponsor and wider business perspectives as appropriate for that project. Very good working knowledge of relevant project management software and similar analytical tools Takes ownership for the preparation and checking of deliverables and is fully capable of working unsupervised.




We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Remuneration

- Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions

Career Growth:

Shine in your career with advancement opportunities

Training Opportunities

: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.

Holidays -

Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.

Pension -

Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey

Flexible benefits

- Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

Exclusive Discounts

- Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.

Give Back to community

- Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Family friendly policies

for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant

Membership of our Affinity Networks

who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.


Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.



Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website

amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.



As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.


Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible

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