Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 
 
Wood is currently recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support on a critical project within a portfolio for a high-profile blue-chip client in the UK. The APM will join our Systems Integration team within our Digital Consulting business.
 
Due to the nature of the projects the sites are spread across the UK. This project is based in the North East of Scotland, so a preference would be to be hybrid from the Aberdeen office. However, the role can be based at any of our UK offices on a hybrid / remote basis with the expectation of regular travel as required.
 
Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.
 
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The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring APM with a proven track record in managing the delivery of critical projects. 
 
In this role you will contribute to and review project proposals and consolidated plans to determine timeframe, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.  
 
You will be part of the project management team providing interface and forging strong relationships with all key stakeholders both internally and externally. You will also be critical in ensuring compliance with all Consulting Project Management Office (PMO) standards, process and tools.
 
Due to the high-profile nature of this project, this is a career defining opportunity for an ambitious APM who is driven by delivering best in class project management solutions and looking for an opportunity to progress their career to Project Manager level.  
 
Our Clients and Projects 
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation. 
Within SI, we are architecting our clients’ digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.
We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production and operational goals. 
Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: ​Automation & systems integration | Wood
What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant 
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
Project Management Academy join a community of project management professionals and develop your PM career utilising a spectrum of training materials that are available to you
Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities

The key objectives for this role are:Drive compliance with Consulting PMO standards, processes and toolsResponsible for directing, organising and controlling activities on small to medium sized projects or portions or larger projects under the direction of a Project ManagerImplementation and completion of defined project(s), managing scope, cost, schedule and risk, managing change and ensuring appropriate reporting and governance is in placeSupport the project team by overseeing and monitoring project progress according to agreed measures and organisational procedures, recommending corrective action where necessaryRegularly reviews and reports project progress to senior management and clientRequires knowledge and experience of the technical / functional area being managed and an awareness of the business issuesThe role interfaces with a number of key stakeholders across the project and wider business

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected:Familiarity with robust PMO standards processes and toolsPrevious experience championing a  PMO reporting culture including knowledge of how to use an Integrated Master Schedule when delivering projectsFamiliarity with PMO project governance and Project Monthly Review forumsPrevious experience working in a project delivery environment Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels of the businessExperience of developing basic estimates based on past performance and some understanding of the uncertainties in estimates and their currency during the project phasesKnows how to calculate costs and has some experience of producing planned and actual cost and invoicing needsTypically requires University degree in relevant technical discipline or equivalent combination of qualifications and experienceHighly motivated self-starter individual who takes initiative  Desirable:Awareness of Wood Identify-Acquire-Deliver process including familiarity with AtP, AtS and AtC processesAwareness of Wood Financial Management Framework including FMF self-assessment processAwareness of Wood Risk Management Framework including the use of ProRisk

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.