Project Manager Full Time

Global

Job Description

Project Manager

Reporting of the Role

This role reports to Senior Project Manager

Overview of job

Reporting into the Capital Projects Programme, Global Outdoor, this role will have overall responsibility for delivering a variety of contractor delivered build and refresh projects across Global Outdoor’s digital estate, particularly focussing on our transport Partner environments of Transport for London and Airports.

The Project Manager will have accountability for the delivery and management of all assigned projects timely, to budget, to scope and in line with our safety requirements. This role will work closely with colleagues in Partnerships, Operations, Safety, Engineering and Programmes and will be supported by the Outdoor Programme Management Office.

This role will have ownership of the successful delivery of projects which will lead to the growth and enhancement of the Global Outdoor estate, constantly striving to produce the highest standards of project delivery and digital displays.

3 best things about the job

• An amazing opportunity to join global and our journey in developing and growing our outdoor advertising, working within a strong, high supporting team.
• Cross Functional role that touches many different parts or our business and that of our advertising partners and therefore brings with it great exposure.
• Fast paced environment which will challenge but also reward through opportunities to develop and grow knowledge and experience.

Measures of success –

In the first few months, you would have:

• Fully understood the programme deliverables and the key aspects of the role
• Got to know the Programmes and wider operations teams and understood the key challenges with partners in different parts of our business and franchise partners.
• Got to know and be actively working with our key contractors in delivering successful and safe site installations.
• Successfully commissioned and handed over the first of many project deliverables.

Responsibilities of the role

• Accountable for the successful management and delivery of the Projects to budget, to scope, safely, whilst adhering to the requirements of Global and CDM regulations 2015.
• Operate within construction contract frameworks, NEC, JCT, CCN etc and ensure these are effectively administered.
• Understand and implement the objectives of the projects and having clear ownership for delivery of the critical success criteria.
• Work within appropriate project management controls aligned to the approach of the project and relevant transport Partners.
• Ensure contractors deliver to the required scope and specifications.
• Actively manage and engage with the contractors on site, working with HSEQ and Audit.
• Engage with key project stakeholders to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is communicated appropriately when required.
• Ensure engineering compliance to internal and external standards, taking projects through the required independent checks and approvals.
• Ensure that all legislative compliance is adhered to and that non-compliance is either dealt with successfully or escalated as a matter of urgency.
• Accurately and appropriately report on the progress of the projects in line with the requirements of the business, department and key sponsors.
• Actively manage and accurately report on the project risks throughout the life of the projects.
• Produce, communicate, and maintain high quality project documentation in line with project requirements
• Handover assets into operation, with full acceptance from the operational business.
• Build and develop positive and professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including all contractors
• Work with Engineering, Safety, Programme and Partnership teams to meet business requirements, technical and product specifications, design and engineering standards and commercial integration
• Work with the Director of Programmes and the PMO to ensure that programme methodology is maintained and aligned to those required by the client and that the key stages of the Methodology are adhered to.
• Demonstrate excellent relationship and stakeholder management of key clients and third – party suppliers, with clear communication and effective escalation channels.
• Work with the Senior Project Manager and Commercial Manager to ensure that the correct contracting and legal frameworks are administered and adhered to.
• Continually seek feedback from clients in order to proactively manage any issues and to drive continuous improvement.

What you will need

The ideal candidate will be proactive and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions, capable of the following:

• Significant demonstrable experience managing projects of various types; Civil, mechanical or electrical.
• Delivery of construction installation and commissioning projects ideally on transport environments.
• NEBOSH qualified (ideal)
• Deployment experience delivering to BS standards in electrical and design.
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers.
• Adherence to CDM regulations 2015 and evidence of safety first site management and auditing.
• Managing large Capex projects & roll outs.
• Excellent IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint; planning systems (Primavera P6) and document management systems (ASite)
• Project Management (e.g. APM, Prince II practitioner)
• NEC3 or similar contract management experience.
• Degree Qualified – Engineering / Construction or related qualifications.
• Comfortable working as both part of a team as well as autonomously.
• Open, honest and good communicator.
• Accurate and meticulous with good time management.
• Agile approach and calm under pressure.
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

Everyone is welcome at Global

Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that different will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.

Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Global