Project Manager

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Project Manager - Financial Services - West MidlandsThe role will be crucial for the delivery of numerous change initiatives, working with all stakeholders and resources to ensure delivery to agreed time, cost and scope. Client DetailsMy client is an entrepreneurial wealth management business based in the West Midlands.DescriptionProject Manager - Financial Services - West Midlands Within allocated change initiatives:Creating plans to the required level, revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Integrating planned activities from team members and stakeholder groups to ensure coherent delivery Maintaining good standards of practice via methodology, processes and procedures, whilst exercising pragmatism where necessary to provide the best possible outcome Taking a flexible approach to work, engaging in agreed ad-hoc responsibilities to support the wider delivery of each initiative Identifying and agreeing correct team structure and resources; assigning, explaining and coaching on responsibilities / work items to ensure outputs can be delivered Directing and monitoring resources to ensure efficient and effective delivery of work items, escalating via agreed structure where expectations are not met Responsible for overall progress, initiating corrective action where necessary Reacting to changing timelines, business priorities and requirements, ensuring changes to milestones and deliverables are promptly discussed, agreed and communicated Managing production of required products as per deliverables (including control documents such as PID) Managing process for risks and issues, ensuring correct ownership and escalation as necessary Managing budget and expenditure to the extent possible, ensuring visibility where necessary Producing and communicating highlight / status reports Contributing to project and PMO process, systems and methodology, developing/maintaining standard templates relevant to role Helping to embed change initiative roles and responsibilities within the wider business Providing specific support and advice to facilitate project management, including coaching less experienced employees performing project management roles within change initiativesProfileEssential:Understanding of a PMO environment and structure Technically competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project or any equivalent software packages Professional Project Management certifications Strong communication skills Desirable:Experience working in the Financial Services sector Experience working across different business units Job Offer£40,000 - £55,000 + benefits