Senior Project Manager - Vitry-sur-Seine, France - Smiths Detection

Description

Job Purpose:

As a senior professional the Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for driving project delivery excellence throughout their assigned portfolio by

applying a broad range of recognised project management methodologies. This includes team leadership covering both project delivery and support. The

SPM will be accountable for the successful delivery of major complex projects that span Commercial and/or Technology managing integrated project teams

in a matrix organisation. The SPM within Smiths Detection is a versatile role and day-to-day duties will vary in accordance with the needs of a portfolio,

however, the overall job purpose remains the same.

Duties:

Project Management:

• for the initiating, planning, monitoring & controlling, communicating and close-out phases for all assigned projects, which includes the completion of Product Lifecycle Process Gates where applicable. Apply best practise and operate in accordance with relevant Smith Detection Programme Excellence Centre (PEC) processes.
• the activities of integrated project and/or cross-functional teams to achieve successful completion of projects to their committed delivery dates within budgeted costs and in accordance with relevant PEC processes.
• projects in accordance with the standardised business rhythm that coordinates the activities of project management, finance and project controls teams. Accountable for ensuring that project records are maintained within defined software tools/databases.
• that assigned projects have a minimum number of artefacts (e.g. Work breakdown Structure, Cost Breakdown Structure, Responsibility Assignment Matrix, Responsible Accountable Consulted Informed (RACI) Matrix, time scheduling, resource planning, risk and change management controls, etc) commensurate to the project categorisation.
• for the establishment of cost and schedule baselines and the maintenance of such baselines through forecast updates and the management of scope. Ensure that the PEC defined risk and change control process is applied in accordance with the business rhythm.
• support from Project Controls conduct monthly variance analysis for explaining and interpreting impact against the baseline and the completion and tracking of corrective/preventative actions. Present this information at monthly project reviews or ad-hoc as required.
• as a road-hocle model and mentor to junior project management team members. Provide ad-hoc support based on their experience.
• required, act as a Deputy for the Portfolio Head of Projects. This will include duties such as supervising activities of team members and leading or providing representation at reviews or meetings.
• and act as a champion for collaboration across the project management function and wider global Smiths Detection business. Responsible for integrating assigned Commercial and/or Technology projects where necessary to maximise effective end-to-end delivery.
• duties specific to Commercial orientated projects include:
• or provide input to Customer tenders working in accordance with the Bid and Pursue Programme Lifecycle Process with emphasis on the preparation of a compliance matrix and providing a clear account of associated risks.
• and reach agreement with customers or end users on aspects such as project deliverables, specifications, detailed requirements, budget/contract value or schedule.
• for completing project Kick-off and Sales to Project Management Handover.
• stakeholder management during project execution, acting as a key customer interface and delivering in accordance with customer expectations, but robustly managing scope as per defined contractual requirements. This includes progress reporting, change management, risk and issues management and contract closeout.
• management covering revenue recognition and reporting.
• for successful handover to service.
• duties specific to Technology orientated projects include:
• and control feasibility or science and technology studies in accordance with the PEC Technology Development Management Process.
• the planning and execution of product development, enhancement or sustaining projects defined by an approved business case prepared by Product Management.
• closely with Product Management to deliver project outcomes in accordance with the business case or to manage adjustments in a controlled manner. Initiate product release activities and support the handover to Manufacturing resolving issues as required.
• the resolution of field service issues or product complaints with suppliers and the achievement of defined objectives.

Policies and Procedures:

• individual and project compliance with company policies for Ethics, Health, Safety and Environment.
• and lead business change in support of the in-progress initiative to standardise and integrate Programme Lifecycle Management, Product Lifecycle Process and Technology Development Management Process into a PEC process framework for application across the global business.
• to regular maintenance of the PEC process framework to ensure that it accurately reflects Smiths Detection project management practices or identified improvements.
• a proactive approach to developing an understanding of company policies and procedures and in the first instance uses resources such as training material, procedure documents and process guidelines as a go-to source.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Educational requirements:

• recognised professional qualification in project management (equivalent to IPMA level B/C) essential.
• qualification (HND minimum) in relevant discipline (Business/Project Management or Technology/Engineering) desirable.

Knowledge:

• knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, PRINCE2, Agile etc) gleaned from a mixture of experience, exposure and training.
• level of understanding of planning methodologies/techniques and other aspects of project controls such as earned value management.
• of complex integrated technology-based sensor systems and the critical roles that the technology and products play in the market.
• of the main priorities of typical cross-functions and how they operate and support the delivery of major technology projects (such as R&D, Legal, Finance, Supply Chain, Service etc).

Skills:

• experience operating as a project manager essential., Direct experience of engineering/technology or construction/infrastructure environments desirable. Can demonstrate experience of the complete project lifecycle and degrees of project complexity.
• verbal and written communication and people management skills.
• problem-solving skills combined with extensive experience leading integrated teams to benefit the delivery of projects.
• experience of baseline planning and scheduling, forecasting and estimating, cost/schedule integration techniques.
• to resource management and integration with Integrated Business Planning.
• in critical path analysis, reporting, risk management tracking and the completion of corrective action plans.