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Company Description

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world.

We are a FTSE100, global business of around 15,000 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity, and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage.

We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and four global divisions, all experts in their field.

Job Description

The IT Project Manager is responsible for developing and managing information technology projects and their cost, time, and scope. Responsibilities include creating a project plan, communication plan, allocating tasks, engaging resources, and setting milestones. This includes leading integrated project teams within a matrix organization (internal and external resources) to achieve successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Specific duties, activities, and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage small to medium-sized business and technology projects with low to medium impact initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business. Ensure project/program deliveries successfully support the achievement of defined objectives.
Establish and maintain the appropriate level of governance and control over project deliveries throughout the project lifecycle, delivering business outcomes and deliverables set forth in the project charter.
Establish the appropriate level of Project Management rigor based on the complexity and impact of the project to the division. Set and continually manage project and program expectations while holding team members accountable for achieving the work according to schedule.
Responsible for the overall coordination, planning the work, setting milestones and deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress, and reporting project status to key stakeholders, team members, and associated Program Management. This includes the development and management of all aspects of project engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks, and issues.
Oversee all aspects of project work to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within the constraints of budget, schedule, and customer expectations. This includes managing the day-to-day project activities and resources. Monitor staff (internal and external) performance, holding team members accountable for agreed-upon deliveries while escalating issues in a professional, timely manner.
Provide on-site/virtual leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities, and meeting project milestones.
Full project lifecycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to project closure.
Monitor, track, and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables.
Develop and deliver progress reports and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, and key stakeholders. Provide regular and appropriately aligned status reporting against project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, issues, and decisions.
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork and innovation.
Ability to understand and work with external vendors/professional services engagements (onshore and offshore) with the help of leadership.
Demonstrate relevant functional and technical acumen to support how solutions will address divisional goals. Seek to understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs in aligning technical and business readiness aspects of the project.
Manage project scope and changes.
Manage quality throughout the project lifecycle. Align with project success criteria and ensure team commitment throughout the project and program lifecycle.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent work experience.
PMP or equivalent project management certifications (Prince II, etc.).

Experience:

5+ years of Project Management experience, with a full product lifecycle understanding.
Knowledge of various delivery lifecycles and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Iterative Development, SDLC/Waterfall).

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

Strong English language skills (both verbal and written).
ERP implementation or Digital Solution experience is required; SAP experience is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to lead others, communicate effectively (written, verbal, and presentation), and exhibit strong interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with key project management areas such as integration, scope, time, quality, cost, resource management, communication, and risk management.
Experience with diplomacy and motivational skills, including the ability to lead across multiple business and technology organizations.
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
Self-motivated, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
Demonstrated commitment to driving results.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence, facilitate, and enhance project team member performance.
Ability to build and maintain relationships by engaging with business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives.
Experience in leading, motivating, and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding the team accountable for performance.
Flexible, with a proven ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Willingness to support a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Additional Information

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation - including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career's website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

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