Project Manager - Operational Technology and Infrastructure

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Job Description

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

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To find out more about our Intelligent Infrastructure (I&I) business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Intelligent Infrastructure

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Project Management professional to work within our Intelligent Infrastructure business, to strengthen and increase capacity within our project management community.

Our Project Managers support our clients to achieve successful project delivery, leading projects integrated with the client team, and as outsourced consultancy teams. We work on a huge range of projects, from medium scale renewal contracts for highway authorities to complex transformational programmes to support digital, data and technology strategies. We deliver solutions to maximise road safety on all road types, delivering operational systems and services into control centres to reduce congestion and improve road user satisfaction, and innovative projects as transport moves into a world of electric vehicles, greater connectivity, and increased automation being trialled in testbeds across the UK and beyond.

YOUR NEW ROLE, WHATS INVOLVED?

• Taking ownership for the successful delivery of projects/programmes, giving leadership and direction to the team, effectively communicating with all parties, identifying and managing the risks, planning and progress monitoring, development and implementation of appropriate project controls.
• Building strong and effective relationships with our clients through active engagement to really understand their needs, operating as a trusted advisor to help achieve their objectives.
• Working with and managing other WSP teams in the multidisciplinary project/programme environment.
• Working with and managing supply chain suppliers, including both sub-consultants & contractors, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Optimising the resource balance, across the project/programme, and ensuring all deliverables and milestones are achieved on time and to the right quality.
• Monitoring and reporting of project/programme finances and reporting both within the business and to the client in a clear and productive manner.
• Working with a range of stakeholders both internal and external to identify solutions, share best practice and to drive the best outcomes for your projects and/or other projects across the programme.
• Acting as a role model and mentor for other project management staff within the wider business, while also actively contributing to the development and knowledge sharing within our Portfolio, Programme, and Project Management (P3M) community of practice.
• Championing excellent health and safety practice and lead project management commissions to achieve safe, sustainable and efficient outcomes that meet agreed objectives.

We have a mature and established project management career path within WSP, supported by continued professional development, including:

• Formal APM training programmes from foundation level to Chartership
• Our in-house Project Leadership Group for sharing best practice and learning lessons with peers
• Mentoring and coaching to support the development of our early project management career professionals
• A Business Management System (ISO-9001, ISO-14001, ISO-44001, ISO-45001) providing a full suite of tools and processes aligned to APM, to support delivery of the full project management lifecycle

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE:

• Proven experience of project management at practitioner level across multiple projects at the same time with complex reporting structures. .
• Proven experience in managing both project delivery and commercial performance, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget while optimising financial outcomes and driving value for the business.
• Experience leading or working as part of a high performing team, with the ability to influence and motivate others with different levels of experience and skills.
• Experience working either as a client, consultant or contractor, in public and/or private sector environments delivering complex projects/programmes.
• Understanding and practical experience of delivering projects/programmes within a structured project control process.
• Hold a relevant project management qualification e.g. APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ).

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Robust project management skills with a track record for the successful project delivery, ideally within a transport, public sector, or high-risk environment. The capability in managing proposals and bids, including comprehensive bid planning, efficient resource coordination, and high-quality proposal writing.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex matrix environments, effectively coordinating and collaborating with multiple subject matter experts and stakeholders across various functions to ensure alignment.
• Excellent relationship management skills with proven experience in building rapport and trust with colleagues, clients and key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; able to influence, engender commitment to deliver on a purpose and engage with people.
• Able to challenge and constructively probe and offer an alternative perspective in discussions whilst being able to comfortably present ideas and views.
• A proven ability to work collaboratively within real and virtual environments, sharing information and engaging the right people to make decisions in an effective and timely manner.
• Work with our clients to help them with their challenges (client driven/cross selling) to deliver their services in a better environment.

About Us

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

In today's world it's important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.

To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Work-life balance?

WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important - whether that's for your families, friends, or yourself.

Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Diversity?

We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP's Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.

Health & Wellbeing?

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.

Flex your time?

For improved work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP Hour" which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development?

We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that's why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that's chartership, training or mentoring.

APPLY NOW AND BE THE FUTURE OF WSP!

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.