Project Lead – Contract Outside IR35

Other
Aberdeenshire
March 8, 2025
£28 - £28
Contract
Urgent

Job Description

Job Title: Project Lead
Location: Aberdeen
Contract: 12-Month, Outside IR35
Working Environment: 100% Office-Based

About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Project Lead to join our team for a 12-month contract. In this role, you will work closely with the project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to ensure the successful planning, development, and execution of various transformational projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a background in manufacturing and a deep understanding of machine purchases and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the project sponsor and project teams to define scope, deliverables, required resources, work plans, budgets, and timelines for new initiatives.
  • Ensure a comprehensive understanding of machine specifications for transformational projects.
  • Manage project and program teams to optimize return on investment, delegating tasks and ensuring cross-project initiatives are coordinated effectively.
  • Identify key resource requirements from internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, taking full accountability for delivering against established business goals and objectives.
  • Work alongside other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department.
  • Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate program risks, producing regular program reports for management and stakeholders.
  • Manage the program budget, risks, and issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Coordinate interdependencies between various projects and manage resources across them.
  • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment of deliverables with overall program objectives.
  • Ensure proper documentation management, including the creation and maintenance of program initiation documents.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in a management role, ideally within the manufacturing industry.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to facilitate cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes.
  • A keen eye for detail and ability to manage complex programs and projects with a focus on successful outcomes.

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