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WSP USA IT Project Manager in Guildford, United Kingdom
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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work-life balance?
WSP recognises that work is only one part of your life and making time for other things is important – whether that’s for your families, friends, or yourself.
Our hybrid working policy allows the flexibility to work from the comfort of your own home as well as collaborating in our contemporary offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Diversity?
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.
Our employee resource groups VIBE (LGBTQ+ employees), CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity) and our Gender Balance Group, in tandem with WSP’s Neurodiverse Community Group, WSP Connect Group (visible and non-visible disabilities) help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential.
Health & Wellbeing?
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Med24 gives you and your family unrestricted telephone access to an NHS doctor where you can call day or night or have a face-to-face video consultation.
Flex your time?
For improved work life balance, WSP offers the “WSP Hour” which enables you to take one hour per day to do as you wish and make up the time earlier or later that day. We also offer part time and flexible working arrangements plus the option to flex your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development?
We appreciate that development and training is important to you and that’s why we have a supportive environment that invests in your development, whether that’s chartership, training or mentoring.
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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
The IT Project Manager works within a busy UK IT Project Management office and will be responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of IT related projects.
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Work directly with customers to ensure deliverables fall within scope and budget
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Ensure the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget and within scope
Manage changes to the project scope, schedule and costs
Coordinate internal resources, 3 rd party suppliers and delivery partners as required
Ensure risks and issues are addressed throughout the project lifecycle
Adhere to governance as defined within the PMO process
Produce project status management information
Ensure project documentation is produced and maintained
Interface with the wider global IT Organisation and global IT PMO as necessary e.g. for Design
Work within the company’s financial processes
Engage with stakeholders as required
Minimum Qualifications:
Prince2 as a minimum with a preference for Project Management Professional certification (Desirable)
PFQ, PMQ (Desirable)
ITIL v3 Foundation as a minimum, preference for certification in one of more of the following: Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operation, Continual Service Improvement. (Desirable)
Practical knowledge of methodologies and frameworks: Lean, six-sigma, Agile. PMI-ACP desirable
Experience with and strong knowledge of governance frameworks
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven working experience in project management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a proactive self-starter who can also work effectively in a team environment
Must be detail oriented with good organisational skills and capable of multi-tasking
Attention to detail and the ability to unblock complex problems
Effective use of Office 365
Developing and tracking budgets
Act as a professional ambassador for the UK IT Organisation
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