project manager Chertsey, England
Job description
What you'll be doing:
This 9-month fixed-term Project Manager position, reporting into the global account director, offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful enterprise-wide business initiatives. Projects include digital transformation, sustainability, governance and diversity to support strategic account development. Each project is carefully selected to achieve a significant return for the company and adds value to the growth of Compass Group. A successful candidate will own the complete life cycle of key projects, engage teams and drive necessary change throughout.
More about the role:
Your key responsibilities:
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with all stakeholders, including senior executives, sponsors, business owners and field operations
Document and analyze information and processes to solve critical business issues
Lead and manage (indirectly) teams to meet the resource needs required of each project
Create and execute end-to-end project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Proactively communicate project details across all levels of the organization and across multiple departments in a clear and concise manner
Coordinate project activities between team members, while maximizing their productivity to achieve project goals
Build internal and external business relationships vital to the success of the project
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion
Identify, assess and minimize risks throughout the project life cycle
Create and maintain all project documentation pertinent to the project, including but not limited to, status reports, work plans, presentations
Understand team dynamics and adapt project management methodology as needed to ensure project success
Identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations for change; identify flaws in logic or assumption errors
Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Assist in developing project management best practices
Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate:
5 years experience managing projects, particularly those involving a medium to significant degree of change across the organization
Proven ability to define and execute change strategies
Proven ability to influence and manage external resources in a highly matrix’d environment
Proven ability to address competing priorities within a single project with a positive, can-do attitude
Proven business analytical capabilities to solve complex business issues
Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of the organization
Proficiency Microsoft Office, Project and Visio programs
Travel as needed (less than 25%)
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Compass Group is an equal-opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
