Project Manager

at  Data Communications Company

We are Smart DCC
Together we’re building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who’ll help us do it.
The role
London or Manchester (Hybrid working model, 2 days a week office based, 3 days remote)
Competitive salary, car allowance and performance bonus
A fantastic opportunity to secure permanent Project Manager role with Smart DCC. The Project Manager can be based in London or Manchester on a hybrid working model. The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful start-up, initiation, delivery and closing of projects, ing appropriate knowledge, skills, tools, techniques and practice at each stage and with effective stakeholder management throughout.

What will you be doing?

• Start-up - establishing the outline business case for carrying out the work; putting in place the project management team to deliver the work; and defining the right approach for meeting the projects target outcomes.
• Initiation - confirming the business justification for the project through a detailed business case; setting up the project’s controls and reporting mechanisms; and defining project delivery roles and nominating role holders.
• Delivery – Working within a regulatory framework assigning, monitoring and delivering work packages required to achieve the projects outcomes; regular progress reporting at project, programme, DCC and external governance forums; taking corrective actions where necessary to ensure delivery remains within tolerances; and confirmation of continued business justification and acceptance of risks.
• Closure - preparing the project for formal closure; handing over the project’s products to the business as usual; and evaluating the project’s performance, recording lessons learnt, and disseminating learnings back in to the project and programme delivery community.
• Engagement – actively engage internal teams, senior management, third party suppliers, industry and Government departments. In doing so, they will demonstrate an ability to manage and influence these stakeholder groups whilst adhering to the appropriate level of governance required to deliver the project / programme.

What are we looking for?

• An experienced project manager who can demonstrate credibility and the ability to influence at a high level within their current or previous roles
• The candidate will have managed significant £ multi-million projects with multiple stakeholders, customers and multiple 3rd suppliers
• Confident interacting at Executive level and be passionate about best practice project management disciplines,
• Demonstrable experience in leading complex business transformation projects, 3rd party technology delivery, integration projects or procurement projects.
• Demonstrable experience of building high performing project delivery teams and managing others to consistently deliver high a quality project management service.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to gain credibility with Executive level stakeholders

COMPANY BENEFITS:

The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
If there are any questions you’d like to ask before ing, please contact Nick Haymanor complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.
Additional Benefits
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Travel season ticket loan
Bonus
Medical cash plans
Life cover
Charity days
Childcare vouchers
Health screening
RAC discount
Vision Express discounts
Mobile phone discounts
Discounted gym membership
Retail and leisure discount

• Start-up - establishing the outline business case for carrying out the work; putting in place the project management team to deliver the work; and defining the right approach for meeting the projects target outcomes.
• Initiation - confirming the business justification for the project through a detailed business case; setting up the project’s controls and reporting mechanisms; and defining project delivery roles and nominating role holders.
• Delivery – Working within a regulatory framework assigning, monitoring and delivering work packages required to achieve the projects outcomes; regular progress reporting at project, programme, DCC and external governance forums; taking corrective actions where necessary to ensure delivery remains within tolerances; and confirmation of continued business justification and acceptance of risks.
• Closure - preparing the project for formal closure; handing over the project’s products to the business as usual; and evaluating the project’s performance, recording lessons learnt, and disseminating learnings back in to the project and programme delivery community.
• Engagement – actively engage internal teams, senior management, third party suppliers, industry and Government departments. In doing so, they will demonstrate an ability to manage and influence these stakeholder groups whilst adhering to the appropriate level of governance required to deliver the project / programme