Project Manager

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Company Description

Mobica / Be Extraordinary_

Mobica helps businesses build pioneering experiences for their customers. Headquartered in Manchester UK with offices across Europe and US, we partner with businesses across multiple industries - from aerospace to finance and semiconductors to automotive - providing them with access to incredible talent and engineering expertise across the entire technology stack

Mobica Way

• Well-known Clients and Projects focused on the Technologies of Tomorrow - our work is already all around you. Almost all of our long term customers are instantly recognisable global brands developing some of the most interesting products and services you are using today and will use in the future. Our expertly crafted software underpins many of today's amazing customer experiences. When you join us, you'll be both challenged and supported, and you'll be a part of something extraordinary.
• Empowered Mobicans driving their own careers - we empower our people to develop their skills and move forward in their careers. Our people are treated like partners, are encouraged to share knowledge and push the boundaries. We are there to help you with the opportunities to advance, learn and grow.
• Ideas are prioritised over Hierarchy and Biases - in Mobica you are listened to and valued. We are building open communication and a safe environment. We've made it our mission to create a working environment where all team members feel welcome, protected from discrimination and have access to equal opportunities.

• We believe that employees should be happy - Mobica is a place where talented minds are recognised, nurtured and valued. We are early adopters of the hybrid working practices, you define the way where you work more productive - at home or in the office - we will create the environment for that. In addition to the competitive salary you are getting access to a range of virtual, offline and on-site events and platforms where you can learn, brainstorm, challenge, express yourself or simply have some fun and get new friends. Fruit and snacks are in the office to make your mood good.

Job Description

Our Customer is a leading force in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to powering homes and businesses with 100% clean energy. Through cutting-edge technology, we manage renewable resources like wind and solar, utilizing innovative data solutions to ensure energy availability when demand peaks.

We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with a proven track record in leading medium-to-large projects in the energy or supply chain domain. This role focuses on the delivery of projects that bring substantial business value through disciplined project execution and management of end-to-end system integrations. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders, technology teams, and third-party vendors to ensure project milestones are met on time, within scope, and budget, all while fostering a motivated, high-performing project team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes that align with business objectives.
• Scope Management: Manage project scope using a structured change management process to deliver within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters, with a focus on business benefits.
• Financial and Resource Planning: Develop and validate financial forecasts, track resources and expenditures, and provide ongoing budget reconciliation.
• Risk Analysis: Proactively monitor and address risks and variances, escalating potential issues to ensure project objectives remain on track.
• Stakeholder Communication and Change Management: Develop and execute targeted communication and change management plans to ensure stakeholder alignment and project success.
• Benefit Realization and KPI Management: Define success metrics in collaboration with business stakeholders and track planned vs. actual benefits to assess value delivery.
• Team Leadership: Build a motivated, high-performing team through effective coaching, delegation, and workload management.
• Governance and Decision-Making: Establish governance structures to facilitate resource allocation, decision-making, and issue resolution.

Please note: This role requires a minimum of three days per week on-site presence in London.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field; advanced degrees or specialized certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial experience in a similar role.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of Trading & Supply business processes, with specific expertise in freight management and end-to-end process integration.
• System Implementation Experience: Demonstrated experience with ETRM systems and E2E integration across multiple systems, including testing and cutover planning.
• Agile Methodology Proficiency: Agile project experience with working knowledge of Agile frameworks, tools (e.g., VSTS), and certifications preferred.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills with experience coaching stakeholders and tailoring messages for diverse audiences.
• Analytical and Financial Acumen: Skilled in applying business-specific metrics and KPIs, including ROI and benefits realization metrics.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, quickly resolve conflicts, and adapt to evolving project demands.

Key Attributes:

• Leadership: Exhibits servant leadership with a focus on team empowerment and transparent communication.
• Agility and Adaptability: Able to quickly adapt to new challenges, maintain focus under pressure, and recover swiftly from setbacks.
• Stakeholder Trust Building: Earns and maintains trust with sponsors and key stakeholders, effectively communicating tough messages when necessary.
• Global Team Management: Experience working in a virtual, global environment with distributed teams and outsourced service providers.

Special Challenges:

• Navigate complex stakeholder relationships and drive decision-making with limited information.
• Manage pressures of virtual team settings in a diverse global organization.
• Balance efficiency in project execution with risk mitigation, cost, quality, and value delivery.

This role is ideal for a seasoned Project Manager looking to make a strategic impact through disciplined project execution and innovative solutions in the Trading & Supply domain. If you have the technical expertise, leadership skills, and drive to deliver transformative business value, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

We offer

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work from home
• Training and mentoring programs
• Ability to advance your technology skills
• Variety of projects with the cutting edge technologies at the core
• Private medical care and life insurance

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We aim to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people we can find, from a range of backgrounds and cultures. Inclusivity and equality are cornerstones of our Mobica community and a big part of what makes us so brilliant to work with. Here, dedication and performance are valued and rewarded regardless of nationality, gender, age, religious beliefs or other personal characteristics. Here, diversity is celebrated and everyone belongs.

"The benefits of having a diverse workforce from different backgrounds, recruited and developed only on the basis of ability, is a core personal belief for me - so I join with other members of Mobica's leadership in promoting a commitment to recognise equal opportunities and rights for our talented individuals. Every Mobican can expect to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of personal characteristics or beliefs."

Gary Butters
CEO

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