Senior Project Manager - 12 Month FTC - Based in Eastbourne - remote working available. Salary Up to 70k

Your new company

The company specialise in charity and faith insurance, starting life in Sweden over 60 years ago. They cover thousands of risks in the UK. The company are a charity owned, international family of specialist financial services companies that gives all available profits to charity and good causes.

Your new role

The purpose of this role is to manage projects in line with corporate strategy, standards and ethos, to meet business needs, utilizing the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality.

What you'll need to succeed



* Proven experience of working in a portfolio, programme and project support environment
* Prince II or APM Professional
* University graduate or work experience commensurate with the role
* Analytical mind set, the ability to think laterally identifying root causes and confident in making recommendations.
* The ability to multi-task, manage work under pressure, to complete work accurately and deliver to agreed deadlines.
* Ability to communicate and influence up to Director level, tailoring style as appropriate.
* Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Project, PowerPoint and Visio.

Key Accountabilities


* Manage specific (major/technical) projects, successfully implementing to agreed timescales, cost and quality, to achieve planned benefits and outcomes.
* Audit and monitor projects and the programme of projects as directed to ensure that project management standards are followed and that the programme and individual projects are being progressed effectively.
* Provide accurate reports for senior management, departmental team leaders and staff, relating to programme and project progress, as directed.
* Ensure there is an overall business case and benefits management plan for the project and that it is aligned with the agreed outcomes.
* Define and maintain procedures, standards, and templates relating to the project life cycle to support the effective delivery of the programme of projects.
* Act as a point of reference for project management, assisting other project managers in the motivation, development and performance of staff, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of service and the achievement of objectives.


What you'll get in return

Will be rewarded with a competitive base salary and a lifestyle-focused benefits package. There is private medical cover, income protection, life insurance and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. A performance related bonus scheme is included paying anything from 7.5-30% on a pro rata basis.



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