Securitas Electronic Security Technology and Solutions groups are experiencing tremendous growth, and due to our success we have an open Project Manager position. This position will provide leadership for all aspects of the Project Management responsibilities, project delivery, customer satisfaction, and financial target attainments. This position provides project leadership for all aspects of the systems integration and owns the overall planning, initiation, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing aspects of projects, and is accountable for project success. The Project Manager will manage all aspects of the projects from analysis and pre-planning through implementation and close. The Project Manager will appropriately plan and schedule work and manage the project to ensure completion of project scope on-time, within budget, and with quality. The Project Manager will engage in the appropriate customer interactions and engage other stakeholders as needed for customer interactions. The Project Manager will be required to handle multiple projects at any given time, all with varying schedules, scopes of work, staffing levels and requirements. Position Responsibilities: * Effectively plan, execute, monitor and control, and close projects using principles, methods, and standard techniques that are appropriate to the specific project. * Develop appropriate planning documents including project plans, scope documents, SOW’s, charters, schedules, etc. Develops requirements to determine scope, effort, schedule, time frame, funding requirements, staffing requirements, allotment of available resources to various phases of the projects, and metrics. * Develop appropriate sub-plans such as a communications plan, quality assurance plan, resource plan, procurement plan, deployment plan, etc. * Manage a project including issue/risk identification and resolution, change management, reporting and internal/external communication, financial management, metrics, etc. * Identify, document, and prioritize project change requests and facilitate approval process. Re-plan as necessary based on changes. * Set and manage expectations with resource manager(s) regarding allocation to the project and performance expectations. * Ensure effective Quality Assurance/Quality Control mechanisms are in place and adhered to. * Execute project closeout activities including turnover to appropriate operations teams. * Collaborate with other groups and departments directly to ensure a successful project. * Follow-up and report on key metrics including customer satisfaction. * Leads the definition, execution, and delivery of project deliverables. * Generate new techniques, ideas and solutions that can improve delivery quality, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Identifies lessons learned and shares with organization. * Coach and mentor new team members as they come aboard. * Support other groups as needs arise. * Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements:* Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or 5 years of experience in a security industry related position * PMP certification preferred * Demonstrated successful history of Project Management leadership including leading multiple simultaneous projects for a minimum of two years. * Demonstrated skills in the application of Project Management fundamentals, methodologies, and tools. * Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast paced environment * Strong organization skills, time management, and attention to detail * Ability to interact with all levels of management * Strong verbal and written communications skills, including documentation of findings and recommendations * Excellent leadership , problem solving and conflict resolution skills * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and build relationships * Proficiency in a scheduling tools, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.
Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK \& Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design. Context The Project Manager will work alongside other Project Managers within the PMO team to manage the administration, governance, and commercial oversight of agreed elements of the consultancy project portfolio within IFS, ensuring robust project controls, accurate project data, effective reporting, and compliance with company procedures. The role is responsible for maintaining high standards of project administration and supporting Project Leads in the effective setup, management, and governance of projects throughout their lifecycle. Working closely with Project Leads, operational teams, and other internal stakeholders, the role will act as a key focal point for project governance within IFS, promoting consistency, data integrity, best practice, and effective portfolio management across the consultancy business. In addition, the role will oversee a portfolio of consultancy projects as well as project manage their own portfolio of projects. Working collaboratively with Project Leads and the commercial team, the role will ensure projects are established and managed in line with contractual obligations, risks and opportunities are identified and managed effectively, and commercial value is maximised throughout the project lifecycle. Missions/Main Duties * Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to Clients ensuring commercial and contractual compliance. * Represent a specific sector within the PMO, acting as the sector lead and offering PMO project support to in-sector project managers. * Actively liaise and engage with project team members to provide appropriate support to projects and bids. * Undertake a contract review prior to project start up. * Arrange client start up meeting and act as principal client contact. * Lead a planned and effective internal project kick off meeting. * Lead and direct a multi-disciplinary project team providing necessary support as required. * Manage the day-to-day project activities, resources, and chair project meetings. * Deliver projects safely to agreed time, cost, and quality and in accordance with the Project Governance Process and Integrated Management System (IMS) and all other relevant systems and processes. * Ensure that projects comply fully with all statutory and regulatory provisions including all health, safety, environment and CDM Regulations. * Proactive approach to problem-solving demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence. * Proactively review, identify, and resolve any problems in project delivery, including anticipated problems as well as over-spend and late delivery. * Provide leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones. * Carry out regular project performance assessments in line with Project Governance and periodic review requirements. * Regularly review project costs and raise invoices on a regular basis. * Ensure project change control procedures are adhered, established, and change control is proactively managed. * Work closely with the project team to ensure client requirements are properly interpreted and reflected in the deliverables. * Resolve conflicts over resource allocation. * Ensure regular effective communication with Client and project team. * Attend Client meetings as and where required in accordance with project requirements. * Manage internal project review meetings and complete requirements for Project Reviews. * Provide project reports as required in line with Project Governance, including the SYTSRA Consultancy PDM requirements, Client and Business requirements. * Ensure projects, and bids are performed in compliance with all required process and procedures, from conception through to completion including project close out duties. * Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff, and others affected by any operations of SYSTRA Consultancy. * To secure repeat business through proactive client management. * To support bid activities to help secure work, including assisting with the leadership, management, and co-ordination of bids, in accordance with Project Governance and IMS Procedures. * Assist in any negotiations, disputes, arbitration (if and where required). * Provide mentorship, motivation and coaching to less experienced team members in function and within projects. * Full project life cycle ownership * Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve and grow together Financial \& Project Accountabilities * Support the financial management of projects, including cost tracking, budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and financial reporting in line with company procedures. * Support project governance and delivery controls to help ensure projects are managed effectively against agreed time, cost, quality, and compliance requirements. * Maintain accurate project and commercial records, highlighting risks, issues, and variances to relevant project or portfolio leads. * Contribute to project reviews, change control, resource planning, and performance reporting as required. * Support effective communication with project teams, clients, and internal stakeholders to enable successful project delivery and portfolio oversight. Profile/Skills * Understanding of project management principles, controls, and governance. * Knowledge of project lifecycle activities and project delivery processes. * Awareness of budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and financial reporting practices. * Understanding of risk, issue, change, and document control processes. * A critical aspect of the position is the ability to understand and interpret contractual requirements, key commercial terms, and project financial drivers. * Confidence and effectiveness in reviewing contract data, monitoring project performance against contractual commitments, and supporting informed decision-making to protect and enhance project profitability. * Strong organisational and coordination skills * Good stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills. * Ability to support project planning, monitoring, and reporting activities. * Problem-solving skills with a proactive and collaborative approach. * Competence in preparing clear project documentation and reports. * Ability to work independently while also supporting wider team objectives. * Effective written \& verbal communication * Effectively analyse complex data and report on findings * Effective time management of self and others * Relevant Project Management Qualification * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Workplace Type Hybrid
ERP Project Manager 3 days per week on-site Salary: £65,000 + 10% bonus About the Role We are looking for an experienced ERP Project Manager to join a large organisation and deliver a range of technology and business change projects. You will manage projects across the full lifecycle, from initiation and planning through to implementation, go-live, hypercare and transition into BAU. The project portfolio will cover a broad range of technology initiatives, including ERP, enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and wider digital transformation. Working closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, third-party suppliers and implementation partners, you will ensure projects are delivered to agreed scope, budget, timescales and quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Manage IT and business change projects through the full project lifecycle. * Develop and maintain project plans, governance documentation and RAID logs. * Manage project scope, budgets, resources, risks, issues and dependencies. * Provide clear project reporting to senior stakeholders, Steering Groups and Project Boards. * Manage software vendors, implementation partners and system integrators. * Coordinate SIT, UAT, defect management and business sign-off. * Manage deployment, cutover, go-live and post-implementation hypercare. * Ensure effective transition into BAU support, including documentation and knowledge transfer. * Support business readiness and ensure successful adoption of new systems and processes. About You We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in delivering complex technology and business change projects within medium to large organisations. You will ideally have: * Strong ERP Project Management experience. * Proven experience delivering complex enterprise technology or business systems projects. * PRINCE2 Practitioner certification. * Strong experience across project governance, planning, budgeting and RAID management. * Experience managing third-party suppliers, software vendors and implementation partners. * Proven experience delivering projects through testing, deployment, go-live, hypercare and BAU transition. * Experience coordinating SIT, UAT and defect management. * Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills. ERP Experience ERP implementation, upgrade or transformation experience is highly desirable. Candidates with experience working within manufacturing, FMCG, logistics or supply chain environments would also be of interest. What the Role Offers This is a broad IT Project Manager position offering exposure to major ERP, enterprise application and technology transformation projects within a large organisation. Salary: £65,000 + 10% bonus
Overview As a SPCM/PCM, you will add value to project/programme teams on niche and high-profile schemes across the infrastructure sector for our reputable clients. You will be tasked with fulfilling a range of responsibilities, tailored to the specific needs of the project or program you are contributing to. Some of those purposes are listed below. Your role * Where required, Supervision and management of a Project Controls team. As an inspirational leader, you will set individuals' objectives, review performance, undertake appraisals, provide ongoing formal and informal feedback, and ensure all staff know what they must achieve and how they're performing against their objectives. You will be inspirational in creating an environment that allows empowered and creative team members to succeed. * Developing, monitoring and assuring the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). * Agreeing on the progress measurement methodology with the contractor and ensuring timely submission of project actuals in a previously agreed format. * Measuring current performance and forecasting future performance of the project/programme using valid performance measurement techniques such as earned value management. * Developing where needed, Implementing, Sustaining and improving planning, risk, cost control, change control management policies, procedures \& processes, and ensuring its proper application by the project controls and delivery teams. Detailed knowledge of investment principles and supporting technology solutions. * Chairing and/or facilitating the necessary project/programme level change forums, escalating change papers with high level impact that require additional approvals and ensuring all choices are enacted within the change control system and toolsets. * Advising project/programme leader by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to resolve or mitigate delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project. * Undertaking self-assessment of procedural compliance, sharing lessons learned and best-practice within the wider Project Controls community. About You * Proficiency in EVM processes and their application in complex infrastructure projects and possessing a strong aptitude to oversee schedule, cost, risk, change control management activities, and reporting. * Proven expertise in a Project Management or Project Controls Management position, specifically within complex infrastructure projects across sectors such as transport, energy, defence, water or oil \& gas. * Exceptional skills and experience at managing stakeholders such as clients, senior leaders, and various colleagues in a matrix and line organization. * Experience in a client organisation or managing subcontractors from project controls perspective in a complex infrastructure project/ programme. * A good standing formal professional Project Management or project controls management qualification or certification or Membership of a relevant professional body with (or working towards) Chartered Status and/or educated to degree level. * Resilience, with the ability to maintain rational thought in a high-pressure environment. * Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present at programme or portfolio level forums or meetings to senior stakeholders. * Excellent visual communicator, able to provide insights and analysis through dashboards and visual reports. * Experienced in the use of data and analytics to fully understand an issue, engage stakeholders and lead the implementation of business-wide change and continuous improvement. * Successful leadership with a proven track record of delivering results within a large-scale project environment. * Experience of project controls management under NEC Forms of Contract, including contract management and administration within rail and/or UK construction industry. Accredited NEC4 Project Manager desirable. * Knowledge of the principles of Government investment processes and procedures. Formal qualification in Programme Management, e.g., MSP - Managing Successful Programmes. * Experience of the rail industry and its regulatory framework, or a similarly regulated industry. * We are recruiting for Project Controls professionals at multiple seniority levels. The final level will be determined based on your skills, experience, and performance during the selection process. Rewards \& benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. #PPSProContr
Description The Project Manager will support the mobilisation and delivery of complex consulting programmes across ICF’s UK \& India Consulting Division. The role will provide flexible project management capacity across a diverse portfolio of work, including education, skills and sport, environment and climate, health, energy and wider public policy programmes. The postholder will work with programme directors, technical leads, commercial colleagues and delivery partners to establish effective governance and controls, coordinate multidisciplinary delivery, and keep programmes on track. This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong organisation, sound judgement, commercial awareness and confidence working in a fast-paced consulting environment. For larger programmes, the role may take ownership of a defined workstream, project-management office function or portfolio of connected activities. Key Responsibilities Programme mobilisation and planning * Support rapid mobilisation of newly secured programmes, translating contractual commitments into practical delivery plans, governance arrangements, milestones and controls. * Develop and maintain integrated workplans, mobilisation trackers, responsibility matrices and decision logs. * Coordinate onboarding of team members, subcontractors and delivery partners, ensuring roles, interfaces and delivery expectations are clear. * Establish proportionate programme management processes that support pace and control without creating unnecessary administrative burden. * Support mobilisation readiness reviews and ensure key actions, dependencies and risks are resolved or actively managed. Project and programme delivery * Manage day-to-day delivery across assigned projects or workstreams, coordinating multidisciplinary and geographically distributed teams. * Track milestones, deliverables, actions, dependencies, assumptions, risks and issues, escalating promptly where required. * Maintain clear reporting for programme leaders and clients, converting delivery data into concise, decision-focused updates. * Coordinate governance meetings, prepare agendas and papers, record decisions and ensure agreed actions are completed. * Support change control, benefits tracking, lessons learned and continuous improvement throughout the delivery lifecycle. * Maintain effective document management, version control and audit-ready programme records. Commercial, financial and resource management * Support budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, cost monitoring and financial reporting, working closely with programme and commercial leads. * Monitor performance against budget and delivery assumptions, identifying emerging pressures and supporting corrective action. * Maintain resource plans and work with team leads to align capacity and capability with programme priorities. * Support management of supplier and subcontractor inputs, including deliverables, dependencies, performance information and approvals. * Promote disciplined delivery and commercial awareness across project teams. Client and stakeholder coordination * Build constructive working relationships with clients, delivery partners and internal stakeholders. * Coordinate inputs across technical, operational, digital, data, evaluation and commercial teams. * Support workshops, delivery reviews and client meetings, ensuring preparation is effective and follow-up is timely. * Communicate clearly and calmly when priorities shift, resolving routine issues directly and escalating material concerns appropriately. * Help create a collaborative, accountable and inclusive delivery culture. Large-scale programme delivery * Support the mobilisation and delivery of large, complex public-sector programmes, including programmes involving multiple delivery partners and stakeholders. * Coordinate interdependent workstreams and interfaces across programme governance, operations, digital, data, assurance, communications and reporting. * Support partner onboarding, delivery tracking, governance, risk and issue management, and performance reporting. * Maintain a clear line of sight between contractual requirements, programme milestones, operational activity and delivery performance. * Work flexibly as programmes scale, taking ownership of defined PMO, mobilisation or delivery-management responsibilities. Qualifications And Experience * Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience. * Strong experience managing projects or substantial workstreams in consulting, professional services, public-sector delivery or another complex environment. * Experience of education, children and young people, sport, health, environment and climate, energy, evaluation, economics, or other social policy programmes. * Demonstrable experience of mobilisation, delivery planning, governance, risk and issue management, reporting and project controls. * Good commercial and financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning and cost monitoring. * Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple priorities, dependencies and deadlines. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce concise, accurate and decision-focused materials. * Sound judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge constructively when delivery is at risk. * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 project delivery tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams and SharePoint. Desirable Experience * Experience delivering UK central government or wider public-sector programmes. * Experience supporting a large-scale mobilisation or transition into business-as-usual delivery. * Experience working with subcontractors, delivery networks, grants or distributed delivery models. * Experience supporting PMO, programme assurance, service management or performance-improvement functions. * A recognised project management qualification such as APM PMQ, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent practical experience. Personal qualities * Acts with integrity and sound ethical judgement, maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability and professional conduct. * Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working at pace across several priorities. * Pragmatic and delivery-focused, able to apply proportionate controls rather than process for its own sake. * Collaborative and relationship-driven, while maintaining clear accountability for actions and outcomes. * Resilient and adaptable in ambiguous or rapidly changing delivery environments. * Committed to quality, inclusion, learning and continuous improvement. #indeed Bot and Third-Party Applications Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance. About Us Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion. The Benefits Of Joining ICF Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well. We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role. To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support. We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee. ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include: * Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions. * Dental insurance and an online GP service. * 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service). * Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution * Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick. * Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. London (GB80)