PROJECT MANAGER
Bletchley, Milton Keynes
Parking On-Site | Hybrid Working
£45k + Car Allowance (£400 Per Month)
Plus, Private Medical + Company Bonus
About Celestra
Celestra is a successful and dynamic Company delivering IT services nationally to the best brand names in the hospitality and retail industries. We build on the essential ingredients required to hold strong, long-term partnerships. We become an extension of our clients' teams as we work together to help them achieve digital visions. With teams spread across the UK, we deliver an exceptional customer experience and speed of delivery which is second to none.
Scope & Purpose
The Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of existing key customer accounts, maintaining relationships and providing leadership to the Project Team. Confident in the end-to-end planning, overseeing all aspects of a project, meeting the project's goals on time and within budget bringing about a successful conclusion.
Primary Competencies
* Be the main customer focal point for the project and ensure all project KPIs are met with internal and external customers.
* Managing risk, change control and change management, and creating statements of works between Clients and Celestra
* Cost control provides efficiencies where possible, with a review of profit and loss accounts
* Responsible for daily invoicing and billing of clients
* Producing documents for Project Review meetings and presenting accounts to key stakeholders
* Maintain extensive knowledge of all solutions offered and support the team to execute the calls during busy periods, and absences
* Being an escalation point and trouble-shooter for potential on-site issues
* Understanding the unique IT requirements of the customer
* Managing multiple projects including multiple teams
* Managing the Project team, holding regular 1:1s and continuously review skills and calibre to identify gaps for training and development.
* Managing field resources and building relationships
* Project forecasting for external resources
* Support start-up phase of Projects, including making financial decisions.
Person Specification
* Project Management experience
* Understanding of IT data and networking (desirable not essential)
* Experience of managing internal and external project teams, demonstrating good management skills
* Proven track record of managing budgets, strong financial and commercial awareness
* Possess the ability to handle stressful situations to meet critical deadlines
* Problem management skills
* A valid UK Full Driving Licence with a degree of flexibility to travel to sites
Benefits
* Private Medical & Company bonus scheme!
* Flu vaccinations / Company Pension / Free Eye Tests
* Modern offices are fully equipped with a pool table, tennis table, and even an on-site pub garden where we BBQ in the summer months!
* Charity events & Team parties!
* Fresh fruit deliveries every Monday & Wednesday
* Selection of cereals & toasts and onsite snack shop
* Coffee van every morning at 9 am with a selection of hot and cold food and beverages
* Team Hug every month where you could be up-nominated for Star of the Month awards!
* Benefits portal offering discounts on retail, hospitality, cinema, flights and so much more + Cycle to work scheme