6 Project Management jobs in Helensburgh, Argyll And Bute

The Project Programme / Team Manager will be responsible for coordinating a diverse range of portfolio projects and other venue programmes, ensuring successful delivery in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Programme Managers are experts in ensuring that project portfolios engagements are executed and completed adhering the agreed time, quality, scope and costs parameters and that an appropriate level of governance is applied to maintain and manage interdependencies, risks, changes and issues at both programme and project levels.

This role requires strong leadership, programme governance, and stakeholder management to drive efficiency, accountability, and high-quality outcomes. The successful candidate will oversee a team of project professionals and ensure that best practices are embedded within project design and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme & Project Management:

• Oversee multiple projects and programmes to ensure on-time, within-budget, and high-quality delivery.
• Planning and designing the programme (and/or highly complex / business critical large-scale projects) and actively managing progress, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective actions.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and resource allocation frameworks.
• Assess, monitor and communicate risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies are in place.
• Ensure compliance with SEC governance frameworks and company policies.

Team Leadership & Development:

·        Mentor, and develop a team of project managers and coordinators, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

·        Assign roles and responsibilities within the team to maximise efficiency.

·        Provide training, guidance, and career development support to team members.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Key point of contact for programming projects across campus, evaluating risk and opportunity.
• Facilitate communication between cross-functional teams and ensure stakeholder expectations are managed effectively.
• Prepare and present campus programme updates, reports, and recommendations to senior management.

Resource & Budget Management:

·        Manage project budgets, ensuring financial control and cost-effective resource allocation.

·        Work with Senior Management delivering optimal utilisation of resources forecast resource requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices:

·        Promote and embed best practices in project and programme management.

·        Identify process improvements and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

·        Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and methodologies to drive innovation.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

·        Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or equivalent)

·        Leadership or management certification is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

·        Proven experience in leading and managing project/programme teams.

·        Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, PMI, etc.).

·        Excellent leadership and team management skills.

·        Experience in delivering transformational projects.

·        Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects/programmes simultaneously.

• Outstanding communications skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely present concepts and recommendations in verbal, written, and presentation formats to senior leaders, and cross-functional audiences.

·        Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

·        Financial acumen with experience in budget management.

·        Change management experience is essential

·        Experience in delivering project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, JIRA).