Collinson - Delivery Manager

Main Accountabilities : (8 - 10 core accountabilities).

• Planning and dependencies - work with workstream leads to build a project plan (both detailed and plan on a page) outlining key activities and milestones whilst also identifying and tracking the key internal / external dependencies that inform sequencing and / or timing of the project.
• Resourcing - work with workstream leads to understand resource requirements ensuring relevant stakeholders are aware of demand for each of their teams.
• Change Delivery - monitor individual workstream performance against the plan, challenge slippage and help define and implement mitigations.
• Risk and issue management - review the risks and issues experienced by the workstream leads and escalate as needed to the Project Sponsor and / or Steering Committee.
• Governance - facilitate relevant governance forums and the distribution and closure of relevant actions and decisions.
• Stakeholder management - Establish strong working relationships with different stakeholder groups (including Senior Leadership, Project Managers, Change Managers, BAU owners, external 3rd parties and Collinson International Ltd leadership team and Board).
• Team leadership - oversee the work of the Workstream Leads.
• Reporting - collate reports from Workstream Leads to build a view of programme progress (status against plan & next steps).
• Consolidate this to report up to the Programme Manager / Project Sponsor / Transformation Management Office as applicable.
• Personal Requirements of the Role : (Knowledge and Experience e. qualifications, technical knowledge).
• Educated to degree level.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager with minimum 8-10 years delivery record.
• Previous experience of managing projects within : organisations will pick one of the bracket functions depending on the area of search.
• Previous experience of running projects using both Agile and Waterfall methods.
• External certifications in Project Management desirable but not essential (e. Prince2 or APM).
• Previous experience of working successfully with Change Managers.
• Experience and understanding of Lean Six Sigma is desirable but not essential.

Skills and Capabilities : (aligned to the skills and capabilities framework of the role and level).

• Project Management.
• Change Management.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Communication and stakeholder management / influencing.
• Cross-functional working.
• Leadership and team management.
• Training and development.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Commitment to continuous learning.

(ref : iimjobs.com)