JOB DESCRIPTION

Position title:   Project Manager
Reporting to:   Business Performance Manager
Responsible for:   Working with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective management and delivery of key projects within the London & Partners business plan

Purpose
We have a requirement for a Project Manager to co-ordinate and drive the delivery of cross-functional projects across the business as well as other ad-hoc projects that might arise from time to time.  The key cross-functional projects for 2013-14 will be to develop and deliver our strategy to generate greater economic impact from our activities related to China; London’s creativity and culture; and London’s life sciences cluster.

Key tasks

• Prepare project documentation including progress, action reports and GANTT charts. Ensure documentation is complete, current and appropriately stored and meets the requirements of London & Partners’ project management methodology
• Identify resourcing requirements for individual projects and assign responsibilities appropriately
• Support the project sponsor and project lead by offering key project management expertise in the delivery of projects
• Identify and mitigate project risks and ensure that these are correctly assessed and communicated
• Manage day-to-day project operations including progress chasing and arranging meetings
• Ensure that project information is communicated to the right people in the right format and at the right time
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient project delivery
• Submit project status reports to stakeholders and project teams; be able to anticipate and react to changing priorities and resources
• Prepare project budgets, schedule expenditure and monitor variances.
• Other reasonable duties as allocated by the line manager

Person specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate:-

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree-level education or professional qualification
• Knowledge of project management methodology and documentation
• Experience of managing projects involving multiple stakeholders and offering Project Management expertise to a range of Project Leads at different levels of business
• Proactive organisational skills
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills
• Excellent MS Word/Excel/Powerpoint (MS Project desirable but not essential)
• Experience of working in a structured Project/Programme Management Environment
• Experience of building effective relationships at all levels and engaging with a diverse set of stakeholders with conflicting views and demands

Personal style and behaviour

• Able to provide support to a range of people and prioritise workload effectively
• Adaptable with the ability to manage multiple tasks within the set deadlines
• Methodical approach to tasks and able to stick to plans
• A self-starter; persuasive and credible with the ability to manage upwards and gain commitment from key stakeholders
• Able to problem solve using own initiative
• Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to translate complex information into simple and easy to understand messages and communications
• Committed to London. Articulate, dynamic, self-motivated and enthusiastic