Senior Project Manager - Bristol

Building the people that build the world. · With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, a ...

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Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

As part of Detection and Measurement, Radiodetection is a global leader in the design and development of equipment and software used by utility companies to install, protect, and maintain underground infrastructure networks.  Through precision and magnetic locators and ground penetrating radar, we help prevent damage to infrastructure utilities and protect lives.

Reporting to the Programme Manager the Project Manager will be responsible for the scoping, planning and execution of new product and current product development projects within the business, utilising globally dispersed multidisciplinary teams. The role requires responsibility for all phases of product development from concept through to release to customers and ongoing support activity of current products.

Effective communication to stakeholders and team members and control of the project team are vital to ensuring that project objectives are met and delivered as planned and within budget. The jobholder will also contribute to improving and documenting best practice project development methodologies for the business and ensuring ongoing alignment with Radiodetection's PMO Governance framework.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    This role is responsible for delivering projects from concept through release and post-launch support and travel to other Radiodetection offices, development partners and customers will be required.  You may also need to adjust working hours to increase contact time when working remotely due to the global nature of the business.

•    Where appropriate, work in collaboration with the development teams in order to align with stage gate milestone dates, cost estimates and outline project objectives with inputs from the skill and functional team members (Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing etc.).

•    Work with Project Sponsors and/or stakeholders as well as cross functional team members to create appropriate project definition documents for each project in order to frame the project scope, detailed requirements, approach, deliverables, cost, resourcing requirements, governance and schedule, including a detailed risk analysis. 

•    Drive the cross-functional, (sometimes globally dispersed) team to meet the project plan to the agreed project deliverables, schedule and budget targets, holding regular project reviews and providing regular stakeholder updates on progress.

•    Manage multiple cross-departmental/functional projects in parallel with specific adherence to scope, schedule and budget. Whilst maintaining project plans and proactively identify, evaluate and mitigate potential risks, areas of delay and opportunities for improvement. 

•    Report project status to sponsors and stakeholders on a regular basis including, but not limited to, critical issues with projects and risks for non-delivery to drive clarity of project issues.

•    Ensure adequate change control is consistently followed, documented & communicated for any changes to scope, priority, budget or timelines.

•    Lead "lessons learned" exercises and share lessons among project leads, sponsors and other teams. Ensure that lessons are acted upon where appropriate and pulled into future projects for proactive improvement

•    Work with the Programme Manager to standardise project planning and management tools and identifying best practices as well as improvements to the Radiodetection PMO Governance framework across the organisation.

•    Persistently follow up and challenge status quo on project statuses to drive ontime or early project delivery through a pragmatic approach to project delivery.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

•    Able to work closely with senior stakeholders internally and externally to manage business and project requirements

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills to constructively communicate during stressful times with team and stakeholders;

•    Good interpersonal skills with a proven ability to motivate, influence and energize globally dispersed teams

•    Sound analytical and problem solving skills

•    Be self-motivated, proactive and thorough in their approach to the work.

•    Be able to work on their own, and as part of a team.

•    Ability to liaise and co-ordinate tasks and data with peers and higher grade employees in order to successfully complete work tasks.

•    Process driven with the flexibility to engage challenges with creative thinking;

•    Excellent organization, analytical and time management skills;

•    Excellent people management and interpersonal skills including ability to manage both remote and on-site teams

•    Sound analytical and problem solving skills

•    Be self-motivated, proactive and thorough in their approach to the work.

•    Be able to work on their own, and as part of a team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

•    Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience

•    Extensive hands‑on experience in a complex, cross‑functional project environment

•    PMP/PRINCE2 certification would be an advantage

•    Good working knowledge of Atlassian products – Jira, Confluence

•    Good working knowledge of Windows applications including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are.  Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other.  Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.  

Why you should join us

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous holiday with ability to buy/exchange, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to competitive insurance plans (including medical, dental and travel), cycle to work and free parking from your first day
• Generous life assurance and employer contributions to company pension plan
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day.  We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.