Senior Project Manager

Ashford, Kent
Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd

Company Profile

Working for industry leaders in sign manufacturing, our client manufacture everything in-house using state of the art sign manufacturing equipment, providing high quality bespoke signage.

Summary

You will be responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. You will plan and designate project resources ensuring all departments are provided with the specific project information to enable the correct and timely manufacture and installation.

This role is Monday to Friday 8am 4:30pm (overtime offered at 1.5 times standard rate).

Duties

• Liaising and communicating directly with clients through face-to-face meetings, email and telephone conversations.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Report and escalate to management as needed and minimize project risks.
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members.
• Use and continually develop leadership skills.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.
• Collate and prepare end of project invoicing documentation upon completion of each project or projects.

Requirements

• Signage project management experience is essential
• Experience in using Clarity Software (CRM) is an advantage
• Strong time management & organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work as part of a team & individually
• Provide & maintain excellent customer service

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave (incl bank holidays)
• Company pension enrolment
• On-site parking
• Early finish on last working Friday of each month (subject to workloads)

Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position, and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.