Description
An experienced Project Manger is required to help in a 12 month project to upgrade a large scale, multi-site organisation.The details:
Type - 6/12 month contract
Rate - £ per day
Location - Glasgow / Edinburgh
Start Date: ASAP
The Role>
You will be responsible for managing projects used to create change by translating user requirements into designs and specifications that can be delivered into a live environment.
This will be for an initial 6 months. The programme of work is to last at least 12 months, so an extension is very highly likely.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Project Manager with a strong background within Infrastructure, Telecommunications or Contact Centres. You will be a leading point of contact ensuring that evolving business needs are addressed effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
You must be able to demonstrate supplier management skills working with third party vendors and reporting to senior stakeholders within the business. You will be responsible for planning and managing the performance of the IT work streams.
Key skills and Experience:
- Strong IT background - Infrastructure, Contact Centres, Telecommunications
- Experience managing third party suppliers
- Strong commercial awareness as well as having the ability to negotiate contracts for delivery of products and services
- PRINCE 2 Practitioner (useful, but not required)
- Experience operating in a complex organisational environment dealing with senior members of staff
This is a challenging yet exciting opportunity to get involved in, one in which you will influence and inspire key stakeholders, whilst continually driving change.
If you're interested in applying for the opportunity please send your updated CV ASAP.
This vacancy is URGENT and candidates will be interviewed as soon as they apply for the role.