Project Manager, Business Management (HS2)
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| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Snowhill Birmingham |
| Area | Midlands, UK |
| Sector | High Speed Rail |
| Salary | 65 - 75,000 + Pension (6:12) + 25 Days Holiday |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Charlton Recruitment |
| Telephone | 01242 802642 |
| Job Ref | HS946 |
| Job Views | 570 |
- Description
- JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to and working closely with the Programme Director for HS2 central region, with a budget consisting of £2.5 – 3billion worth of works.
Please note this Project Management (Business Management) role working on High Speed 2 does not require rail experience and the client is open to candidates from different backgrounds – they do require someone to have Project, Programme management, experience and so understands baselines, risks, contingency etc – and meets the required criteria as detailed below, possible backgrounds could be infrastructure, manufacturing, automobile, aerospace etc it really is open.
- ROLE OF DEPARTMENT
The successful Project Manager (Business Management) will be working in the central section which is the largest area of HS2 phase 1 consisting of Tunnels, Large Viaducts travelling through rural areas from the Chilterns and through Warwickshire.
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ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead, review and influence HS2 subject matter experts to deliver special projects or continuous improvement projects on behalf of the Programme Director
- Working with the relevant functions to monitor, improve and advise on the programme with regards to time, cost, resources, quality and safety in support of the Programme Director.
- Responsible for producing the Area Management Plan and other Area level documentation
- Manage the business planning process, keeping to company timescales for the delivery of annual business plans and maintaining compliance with the Phase One workforce plan
- Assure that the management of health, safety and security (HS&S) by the appointed supply chain meets the required standard
- Collaborate and support teams embedded within the various delivery partners to deliver the project deliverables
- Assimilate, manage and present complex information
- Act as the first point of contact for outside of Area requests for information or new areas of work before they have an Area lead
- Provide support on the creation of materials for both internal and external audiences including reports and briefings on behalf of the Programme Director as required. In addition, provide area information when required to the Managing Directors office
- Supporting the Programme Director in Area level decision making including the secretariat for the Area Change and Investment Panel, reviewing the quality of the papers submitted and maintaining the Area Forward Look
- It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI
SKILLS
- Project management skills
- Influencing and negotiation skills
- Organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and agreed deadlines
- Analytical capabilities
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
- Reporting / Report Writing
- Communication and presentation skills
KNOWLEDGE
- Understanding of Matrix Organisations
- Project & Programme delivery techniques (i.e. PRINCE2, Managing Successful Programmes, AGILE etc.)
- Understanding of IT applications for use in the Programme & Project Management environment
- Knowledge of governance and assurance
TYPE OF EXPERIENCE
- Experience of project and programme management delivery techniques supported by a relevant qualification
- Experience of governance and assurance activities
- Experience of business planning and workforce planning
- Experience of Change Management
- Experience of supporting the business activities of a multi-disciplined project team
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Collaboration & Relationship Building: Work in collaboration with supply chain partners, stakeholders and colleagues to achieve quality outcomes, ensure value for money, manage risk and ensure all voices are heard
- Engagement and Influential Communication: Communicate appropriately with a range of people, understanding different perspectives and adapting communication style to have a positive impact
- Results Orientated: Demonstrate energy and commitment, focusing efforts on achieving quality results and setting standards for excellence
- Innovation & Initiative: Apply foresight, proactively identify opportunities, be innovative and anticipate unexpected issues and challenges
- Manage Change & Ambiguity: Demonstrate resilience and the ability to implement and adapt to change, creating an environment that helps people to change
6. DECISION MAKING
The post holder can decide the following:
- Within governance, decisions which impact on delivery with respect to time, cost, quality and safety
- Decisions which have known consequences for internal and external stakeholders
7. DIMENSIONS
- Working with a multi-disciplined project team and delivery partners
- Supporting a programme team delivering works up to circa £3billion
8. KEY CONTACTS
- Collaboration with delivery partners
- Liaising with external stakeholders including statutory bodies, local authorities and communities
- Co-working with internal HS2 teams including commercial, environment, land and property, logistics, utilities, engineering within a matrix structure
9. COMPLEXITY
- Management of complex works information to disseminate and provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders
- Assuring delivery partners through governance within a complex matrix organisation
