Senior Project Manager

Overview

Senior Project Manager (SPM) role at Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd. Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports & borders, defense, and urban security. The SPM drives project delivery excellence across an assigned portfolio, leading integrated project teams in a matrix organisation and delivering major complex projects that span Commercial and / or Technology.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, monitor & control, communicate and close-out all assigned projects; apply best practice and PEC processes where applicable.
• Lead integrated project and cross-functional teams to achieve on-time delivery within budget and within PEC process requirements.
• Coordinate project management, finance and project controls activities; maintain project records in defined software tools / databases.
• Ensure artefacts (WBS, CBS, RACI, schedule, resource planning, risk and change controls, etc.) are prepared as per project categorisation.
• Establish and maintain cost and schedule baselines; apply PEC risk and change control processes; manage scope and forecast updates.
• Conduct monthly variance analyses with Project Controls; present findings at reviews and drive corrective / preventative actions.
• Mentor junior project management staff; provide ad-hoc support.
• Act as Deputy for the Portfolio Head of Projects when required; supervise team activities and represent at reviews or meetings.
• Foster collaboration across the PM function and wider Smiths Detection business; integrate Commercial and / or Technology projects to maximise end-to-end delivery.

Typical Duties

People, Commercial and Compliance

Qualifications

Impact and Relationships

Additional Information

Seniority and Type

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

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