Senior Project Manager

A quick look at the roleThe Senior Project Manager will lead on key business projects and is accountable for management of the project team. Your responsibilities will include key document implementation, completing monthly progress reports, integrated budget, resource plan, benefits documentation and risks & issues reporting. You will also be responsible for utilising the framework to govern projects from initial definition (identification, objectives, scope etc.), assessment and development, through to its successful delivery. .Your core responsibilities Oversee key projects/programmes within the Biffa group from scoping to delivery and benefits realization. Develop, manage and track project plans (high level, milestone, detailed & integrated). Manage the prioritization, scoring and allocation of projects to the team. Manage a team of project managers within their own projects and help further embed project methodology. Support the FBP to define, gain approval of, and manage projects budget. Understand and apply different project methodologies. Engage with the senior management, group function teams and the senior leaders to enhance relationships. Formally report on project progress, risks, dependencies and escalate issues as appropriate. Provide development and training to project managers. Confidently present across the business to further sell the benefits of the project team. .Our essential requirements Qualified Prince 2 Practitioner Experience leading similar projects (size, complexity, timescales). Experience working as part of a senior, integrated management team, reporting to the executive. Previous line management or supervisory experience. Knowledge of project methodologies and governance frameworks .Biffa – we’re changing the way people think about wasteAt Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn. About the companyBiffa have been servicing the waste management needs of the UK since 1912 and we’re now a UK leading integrated waste management company. We are proud to lead the waste and recycling industry. With operations at over 195 sites spanning the length and breadth of the country, we service over 2.3 million households and collect 4.3 million bins per week just within our municipal division. From our conception in 1912, our business has developed far beyond waste collection and into recycling, treatment and energy generation servicesOur VisionTo be the leader in UK sustainable waste management.Our PurposeWe're here to change the way people think about waste.Our values truly reinforce what we are all about:• We act as a team- We are working towards a common goal- We look out for each other- We all have an equal voice and respect each other• We make things happen- We are hands on and get stuck in- We find a way- We go the extra mile and always deliver • We do the right thing- We are honest, transparent and responsible for our actions- We keep our promises- We build trust by being consistent and fair• We take pride in what we do- We continually develop our knowledge and expertise- We know our work matters- We take price in a job well done We are a progressive business and innovation is core to our strategy. This means continually developing and improving our extensive UK-wide infrastructure to provide greater flexibility, an innovative and broad range of services and the utilisation of technology to ensure we are easy to do business with.


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