Senior Project Manager
*Annual Salary: £37,850 to £43,250 with a potential review in Jan
*Location: York
*Job Type: Full-time, 6 month Contact or Permanent role available
*Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours flexitime
*Industry: Consultancy Business/Creative
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join one of our top clients in the York area. This role is ideal for a highly successful project manager who is used to juggling multiple projects. You will be responsible for delivering high-value projects and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring excellence and consistency across the board.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
*Lead and manage multiple accounts, delivering projects from brief to completion.
*Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to define project scopes, estimate budgets and timelines, plan resources, and delegate tasks.
*Continuously manage project scopes, identify risks, and coordinate project teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery.
*Maintain up-to-date billing plans and communicate any financial risks or changes promptly.
*Mentor junior team members and support their development.
*Utilise tools like Gantt charts for effective project management and timeline tracking.
*Participate in brainstorms and meetings for major projects, influencing decision-making with articulate scenarios.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Must be based near the York area to be considered as you will be required 2/3 days a week in the office.
*Experience within the consultancy/creative industry would be desirable but not essential.
*Minimum of two years’ experience as a Senior Project Manager.
*Proven ability to manage time, budgets, and deliver projects with excellence.
*Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
*Experience with Gantt charts and timeline management in Excel.
*Familiarity with Trello or similar PM platforms and experience working in an Agile environment.
*Interest in creative communication, culture, and people engagement.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary with yearly reviews and a discretionary bonus scheme.
*Opportunities for coaching and development.
*Private healthcare and access to a 24-hour stress counselling helpline.
*Pension scheme (5% employee, 3% employer contribution).
*Death in service benefits (4x annual salary).
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
*Flexible working options with hybrid working.
*Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
*Cycle to work scheme and service awards.
*Access to Employee Assistance Program.
If this sounds of interest, please don’t hesitate in applying to be considered.