IT Project Manager
Careers SiteThe Role
The Project Delivery Practice based at Heathrow are looking to recruit an experienced IT Project Manager. This is an exciting but challenging opportunity to gain experience in a fast-paced environment as part of a rapidly expanding team managing a range of successful portfolios. The role will require close liaison with both the client as well as other AtkinsRealis teams.
AtkinsRealis are seeking a candidate able to demonstrate a high level of project leadership capability, who can ensure design delivery to time and budget on complex design projects, with expertise in delivering large scale IT related projects. They will be responsible for the bidding and delivery of the projects to time, cost, and quality and throughout their project lifecycle, from tender to closeout. They should be comfortable working with a diverse range of suppliers and styles and be able to solve problems proactively.
The role is offered as a contract opportunity estimated to last a minimum of 12 months, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday and will require an on-site presence at the airport for a minimum of 4 days per week. There may also be a requirement to work night shift on occasion, depending on the project requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Providing project leadership on large value IT related projects.
- Ability to work constructively and collaboratively with clients so that Atkins’ commercial objectives are protected and met.
- Ensure projects meet business revenue, profit, and cash-flow expectations.
- Make sure bids and projects are appropriately resourced and take a Bid leadership role on selective pursuits.
- Contribute to the bid preparation and work winning process with focus on ensuring the deliverability of the tendered works.
- Coordinate with practice managers to plan and adequately resource bids and projects
- Develop and maintain client relationships to support project delivery performance and maximise potential for project extensions and new work.
- Achieve defined personal productivity target for yourself and your team through involvement in these projects.
- Ensure compliance with Business Management, HSE and Quality procedures.
- Maintain your knowledge of current design and regulatory standards.
About You
Experience and Skills:
- Significant project management experience within large value multidisciplinary projects
- Experience of working within an aviation environment, preferably Heathrow, would be a distinct advantage.
- Experience of the management of a project portfolio.
- Good understanding of Design procedures, change control, checking and review requirements.
- Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Degree qualified (degree or HNC in a relevant Engineering Discipline) preferable.
- Chartered status or working towards desirable
- Ideally as a minimum APMP or PRINCE2
- Ideally some form of H&S qualification in CDM or APS, IOSHH
- Required CSCS or equivalent.
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.