Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Global Digital team. As a Project Manager, you will report to the Sr. Technical Director in Digital Program Management and be responsible for managing and controlling all aspects of your project in accordance with a defined framework and tool set.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee complex go-to-market digital software projects
- Maintain a focus on client value and respond to customer priorities
- Proactively solve problems to maintain project delivery
- Serve as a point of escalation for some projects
- Coach and support project managers and project controllers
- Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
- Work directly with customers and delivery partners to ensure deliverables fall within scope, budget, and timeline
- Ensure resource availability and allocation
- Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
- Ensure coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget, and within scope
- Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs
- Coordinate internal resources, 3rd party suppliers, and delivery partners as required
- Ensure risks and issues are addressed throughout the project lifecycle
- Adhere to governance as defined within the Global Digital project process
- Produce project status management reports
- Ensure project documentation is produced and maintained
- Interface with the wider Global IT Organization as necessary
- Work within the company’s financial processes
- Engage with stakeholders as required
- Work outside of normal working hours where project delivery requires it
- Always adhere to WSP Health and Safety standards
Qualifications:
- Relevant program/project management qualification preferred (e.g., PRINCE Practitioner, PMP)
- Practical knowledge of methodologies and frameworks: Lean, Six-Sigma, Agile
- Experience with and strong knowledge of governance frameworks
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- MS Project experience
- Excellent written and spoken English