Project Manager

Project Manager

Reading

( Modern Data Center ) - DC Project Management /

Full Time /

Hybrid

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AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual''s age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.

The Project Manager concentrates on the planning, execution, and finalisation and successful delivery of projects according to client timelines and budget constraints. The Project Manager's duties include managing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, both internal and external, to deliver projects according to plan and in line with scope, quality standards and client requirements.

Duties/Responsibilites

• Act as the lead project contact on assigned customer engagements.
• Communicate clear role and project expectations to team members, and support performance through planning, monitoring, appraising, and regular feedback.
• Ensure each project is delivered in line with company policies and procedures, project governance requirements and applicable clients, contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Achieve operational objectives by:
• Contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews
• Preparing and completing action plans
• Implementing production, productivity, quality, and client-service standards
• Resolving problems
• Determining system improvements
• Implementing change
• Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, supporting commercial scoping and budgeting, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Update knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhance departmental and organizational reputation by accepting ownership of new and different requests and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Develop budgets and track budget expenditure.
• Mentor team members and provide regular feedback.
• Support resource planning and, where applicable, provide day-to-day direction coaching and supervision to team members.
• Manage project team members in a proficient and effective manner
• Promote process and continuous improvement.
• Undertake continuing professional development opportunities relevant to the role.
• Carry out other duties reasonably required, consistent with the nature and level of the role.

Requirements

• Demonstratable project management and planning experience, typically gained over 3-5 years in a similar role.

Desirable

• Relevant project management qualification or training, for example PRINCE2, APM, PMP or Agile certification
• Experience in IT consulting, managed services, or technology solutions preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Possess excellent organisational, presentation, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to manage client expectations, including in relation to scope, schedule, budget, and overall client satisfaction.
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Able to prioritise competing deadlines, manage risk, and coordinate multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business and client requirements.

Physical Requirements

The requirements set out below are representative of those that may be required to perform the essential duties of this role.

• Performance of Essential Duties: Ability to safely and effectively perform all essential duties of the role whilst meeting established performance, quality and productivity standards.

• Attendance: Ability to maintain a reliable level of attendance and fulfil contractual working arrangements. This may include travelling to and from Company offices, customer premises and other work locations where required for the role.

• Work Environment: Ability to undertake duties at customer sites, office locations or data center environments, which may include:

• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting or moving equipment.

• Working in areas with varying temperatures, including warm and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors.

• Exposure to operational or production environments that may include elevated noise levels, bright lighting, and varying airflow.

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and safely while carrying out job duties.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application and throughout their employment. AHEAD is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful candidate providing evidence of their right to work in the UK in accordance with applicable immigration legislation.

£55,000 - £75,000 a year

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings ("OTE") for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

Use of AI:

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, assessing responses, or to capture recordings and create transcriptions or summaries during interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please refer to the Candidate Privacy Notice or contact us at [email protected].

You may opt-out of the review or analysis of your application and resume by AI tools by using the General Application. Please include the role you wish to apply for in the Additional Information field. You may also choose to opt-out of recording and transcription at any time, including after joining an interview. Candidates will not be penalized for choosing to opt-out.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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