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Name Of the Company : British Gas
Company Location : Rotherham
Designation : Project Manager
Country : England, United Kingdom
Official Website : http://www.britishgas.co.uk/about-us/careers.html
Careers :
Project Manager :
The Project Manager vacancy is a maternity leave secondment and will be part of the Credit Risk team within Debt Operations. Initially, the Project Manager will be aligned to Slingshot and project manage all readiness activities supporting the implementation of our new billing system across our Debt Operations teams (on and offshore). When the Slingshot project is nearing completion, the Project Manager will take on other projects supporting our Debt Operations strategy for BGB.
The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that the project produces the required deliverables within specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, risk and benefits. The Project Manager is also responsible for the project producing a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the business case.
The Role :
** Produce the business case for projects and secure funding, resources and sponsorship as required.
** Establish the project team required including any internal and external suppliers.
** Directly manage others who are in your area of responsibility ie. project analysts, experts etc.
** Responsible for prioritising and managing own workload, and assisting in the prioritisation of others as required.
** Prepare all project material (e.g. project brief, project plans etc) and gain agreement of these with key stakeholders.
** Plan, monitor and manager the project teams work in line with your project plan.
** Facilitate scoping workshops to ensure project and business requirements are identified and aligned.
** Lead working groups and forums to engage appropriate audiences and stakeholders.
** Ensure progress is continually monitored throughout the lifecycle of the project through regular check points and the status is regularly communicated to key stakeholders as agreed.
** Manage the delivery of all project outputs, taking responsibility for overall progress and initiating corrective action when required.
** Produce and communicate various update reports including weekly summaries, issues report, project plan review report etc.
** Establish and manage project controls ie. quality, risk, issue, change, communication.
** Advise and escalate as required any deviations from the project plan.
** Support an environment of continuous improvement by analysing root causes of operational issues, sharing best practice and identifying opportunities for improvement.
** Set up and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders by effectively managing expectations and inspiring confidence in delivery.
** Liaise with the Debt Operations Leadership Team, Programme Management and other relevant stakeholders.
** Attend relevant programme management workshops, meeting and forums as required on behalf of Debt Operations.
The Person :
** Proven experience of project management and planning in a business environment.
** Project management qualification desirable (ie. Prince2).
** Proven experience of people management and the ability to lead others.
** Highly organised individual who manages own and others time effectively.
** Excellent prioritisation and coordination skills with the ability to work to multiple deadlines under pressure.
** Good attention to detail and strives for high quality standards.
** Excellent communicator who can tailor the communication method or style to various stakeholders.
** The ability to solve problems in a complex environment.
** Experience of dealing with conflict in a high pressure environment.
** Experience in influencing key stakeholders and customers at a senior level.
** Confident presenter who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
** Knowledge of BGB debt processes pre and post Slingshot delivery is desirable.
** Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including powerpoint, excel, word and outlook.
British Gas, part of the Centrica Group, supplies gas and electricity to UK residential and business customers, provides central heating and gas appliance installation and maintenance and low-carbon and energy efficient products and services.
Agencies :
British Gas operate a preferred supplier arrangement, however if you wish to be considered at the next review session please submit a brief overview of your capability to PSL@centrica.com.
Application Procedure :
Please Apply Online by hitting the ‘Apply’ button. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one document. Applications will ONLY be accepted via the ‘Apply’ button, To request an update on this role, or if you have any problems uploading your CV please email bindiya.malik@ britishgas.co.uk typing Project Manager (BG16273) in the subject title.
Apply : http://gs7.globalsuccessor.com/centr…1656&aid=15392
Contact Postal Address :
British Gas
PO Box 227
Rotherham
S98 1PD