FILLED [ref#DB2005] Workstream Project Manager - Seperation Project

Background & Role:

Our client, an international airport operator, is undertaking a Programme of work designed to fulill its commitments to separate its operations at Gatwick in line with the public recommendations made by the Competition Commission.

They require a hands-on project manager to work within the PMO function to provide project management support at work stream level for up to 3 work streams that form part of the separation and subsequent integration programme.

Role Detail:
The specific requirements of this role are to:

develop work stream project plans to deliver the high level accountabilities for the function/cross functional area as identified in the Separation Plan (and the Gatwick/new owner integration plan as determined).
ensure that each work stream plan (the role holder will be responsible for between one and three work streams) is defined to the appropriate level of detail and is set up and managed to deliver in line with time, cost and quality parameters.
apply project management tools as determine by the Programme Lead (e.g. risk and issue management, status reporting, stakeholder management and benefits realisation).
manage and track work stream interdependencies and issues with counterpart work streams in the organisation, and inter dependencies within Gatwick.
comply with the Gatwick Programme governance and reporting processes, so that informed decisions can be made and that any issues can be mitigated/opportunities realised in timely manner.
ensure that key stakeholders are identified and managed.
be accountable for managing and tracking the project costs

Skills & experience required:
Candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate the following experience within their application:


Solid 'hands-on' project management experience in business change / transformation programmes including all core project management tools (e.g. MS Project)
Experience of leading and reporting on multiple projects throughout the complete lifecyle (shaping plans and deliverables, establishing governance, managing issues, risks, dependencies, Change management process, Contracts etc).
Strong communication, facilitation and influencing skills, and experience of delivering stakeholder management skills in a complex programme environment

Logistics:

Rate: £450 - £500 depending upon experience
Location: Gatwick with travel to other UK airports as required.
Approx duration: 6 months with strong possibility of extension.Please contact David Bowen for more information.