Business improvement project manager - united kingdom, st ives, cambridgeshire

business improvement project manager - 12 month ftc

st ives, cambridgeshire, england

£45k per year

12 month full time contract

business improvement project manager

reporting to the integration and transformation director, you will be responsible for supporting the business in strategic business improvement and growth projects, utilising a lean/sigma methodology. the successful candidate will adopt a collaborative and supportive approach.

this role will suit a personable, committed, and pragmatic professional who is keen to progress within a growing organisation. the successful candidate will be a great communicator who is adept and comfortable building effective working relationships at all levels within the organisation.

the role will involve working across all business areas, alongside our key stakeholders.

key activities

working closely with and supporting the integration and transformation directorgain a clear mandate from project sponsors and work closely and effectively with business owners.supporting integration and transformation activity across the business as agreedmonitor progress of projects through effective communication and reportingcreate and agree actions required to progress projects and initiatives.maintain governance as required.create meaningful reporting.create and maintain risks, issues, actions and decision logs.facilitate project workstreams and steering groups
implement reporting processes for agreed business objectives and kpi’s. keep the business up to date with regular communications and monthly tracking and reporting on projects and initiatives as appropriate.

promote and where possible identify opportunities to improve the product and service excellence within the divisions.

exercise cultural awareness and sensitivity.

key personal attributes

professional, suitably qualified and competent, knowledgeable.organised and punctual with sound work ethics.honest, trustworthy and able to work with integrity.customer focused with excellent communication skills - listening, speaking and writing – able to build relationships with a wide range of colleagues.ability to work under pressure, to think clearly and to act decisively.an ability to support and influence at all levels.through effective communication and influencing have an ability to maintain and accelerate momentum where required.
experience required

qualified to degree or diploma level or equivalent experience.demonstrable experience of delivering projects to time, budget and realise agreed benefits.in depth lean/sigma knowledgerobust knowledge and experience of the project management lifecycle.previous experience of managing and maintaining internal and where required external stakeholder relationships.full uk driving license and willingness to travel as required.excellent it skills across microsoft office.great presentation skillsa 6 sigma/lean accreditation.
we would love to hear from you. please apply!

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