Senior Engineering Project Manager

Full Job Description

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• Management and supervision of various projects within the Product Certification business stream, ensuring their successful execution from initiation to completion.
• Lead a team of Project Managers and Design/Development Engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team's efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the formulation of strategic project plans, aligning them with the overall objectives of the organization and the Product Certification business stream.
• Allocate necessary resources, including personnel, budget, and materials, to ensure the smooth progression of multiple projects under your supervision.
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with projects and implement proactive measures to mitigate them, maintaining project timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and regulatory bodies, to ensure seamless communication and alignment of project goals.
• Develop and implement performance metrics to evaluate project progress, team performance, and the achievement of project milestones.
• Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure that financial resources are allocated judiciously to optimize project outcomes.
• Uphold rigorous quality standards for project deliverables, implementing processes to review and approve project outputs before final delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the project management process, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency, effectiveness, and innovation.

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of various project management methodologies (Prince2, Agile, Waterfall, etc.) and their application to different project types.
• In-depth knowledge of Engineering processes, standards, and regulations within the relevant industry.
• Thorough grasp of risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and crisis management techniques.
• Proficiency in budgeting, financial analysis, and resource allocation to ensure cost-effective project delivery.
• Knowledge of effective stakeholder engagement strategies to foster positive relationships and ensure project alignment.
• Familiarity with quality control processes to maintain high standards for project deliverables.
• Understanding of change management principles to navigate project scope changes and their impacts.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Skill in resolving conflicts and negotiating with stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Capability to align projects with broader organizational goals and develop strategic project plans.
• Strong decision-making skills, considering both data and intuition to make informed choices.
• Proficiency in identifying issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Skill to manage time efficiently, balancing multiple projects and priorities.

• Annual Bonus Scheme
• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance cover

Our Excellence Behaviours: Client-centric, Agile, Collaborative. These three behaviours represent how we do things at BSI. They help us ensure that BSI is a great place to work and a highly successful business.

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