Associate Project Manager
| Posting date: | 21 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | From £26,000, dependent on experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2024 |
| Location: | NG16 3AG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Microlise |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 244090JCP |
Summary
If you want to experience the world of work within a collaborative technology-based company, then our Associate Project Manager role will be perfect for you. Microlise produce the technology that helps to get your goods from A to B, and we’re the market leaders in the UK. Let’s be honest, you may not have heard of Microlise, but you will have certainly heard of a number of household names that we are proud to call our customers, such as; Tesco, Ocado, JCB, Stobarts, Carlsberg, Kellogg’s, ASDA and Royal Mail, to name a few!
In this role, you will build key relationships to manage projects from inception to completion, helping the customer through the transition to business-as-usual including, assisting in realising the benefits and tackling any challenges head-on.
Are you a result and target-driven individual with demonstrable experience in a customer-facing and/or administrative role? Can you confidently build and maintain robust professional relationships using your outstanding communication skills? Yes? Then we’d love to hear from you, get your application in now!
What you will be doing:
Take ownership and responsibility for completing the project according to the project plan with attention to business, financial and technical integrity
Manage your projects using Microlise standard processes inclusive of planning, issue management; risk management and change management
Ensure the project scope has been defined and approved by all parties before inception
Define the key milestones and deliverables which are used to measure project progress
Manage project invoicing and man-time – current and projected – in line with agreed payment schedules
Responsible for communication updates to both internal and external stakeholders. Whilst ensuring appropriate procedures and processes for reporting are adhered to
Responsible for securing and allocating resources to achieving the deliverables of the project
Ensure good product and market knowledge on a continuous and proactive basis
Ensure projects are successfully transitioned into the Microlise support department
Take a proactive role in assisting customers to prepare for the implementation of projects, including providing workshops and problem diagnosis to achieve the required operations activity level
What we’re looking for:
Demonstrable experience in a project coordination/administration role would be highly advantageous
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and able to build first-rate working relationships, both internally and externally with customers
Tech savvy with a keen interest in the technology industry
Calm under pressure and can handle fast-paced environments
Highly self-motivated, adaptable to change and able to prioritise tasks effectively
Natural enthusiasm for solving real-world problems in innovative and exceptional ways
Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines whilst prioritising own workload
Proficiency in utilising and presenting information, including personal IT skills
It would be desirable if you have:
IT background with knowledge of logistics and or mobile worker terminology
Knowledge of business environments and working practice
Why Microlise?
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live, so don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small, preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.
In this role, you will build key relationships to manage projects from inception to completion, helping the customer through the transition to business-as-usual including, assisting in realising the benefits and tackling any challenges head-on.
Are you a result and target-driven individual with demonstrable experience in a customer-facing and/or administrative role? Can you confidently build and maintain robust professional relationships using your outstanding communication skills? Yes? Then we’d love to hear from you, get your application in now!
What you will be doing:
Take ownership and responsibility for completing the project according to the project plan with attention to business, financial and technical integrity
Manage your projects using Microlise standard processes inclusive of planning, issue management; risk management and change management
Ensure the project scope has been defined and approved by all parties before inception
Define the key milestones and deliverables which are used to measure project progress
Manage project invoicing and man-time – current and projected – in line with agreed payment schedules
Responsible for communication updates to both internal and external stakeholders. Whilst ensuring appropriate procedures and processes for reporting are adhered to
Responsible for securing and allocating resources to achieving the deliverables of the project
Ensure good product and market knowledge on a continuous and proactive basis
Ensure projects are successfully transitioned into the Microlise support department
Take a proactive role in assisting customers to prepare for the implementation of projects, including providing workshops and problem diagnosis to achieve the required operations activity level
What we’re looking for:
Demonstrable experience in a project coordination/administration role would be highly advantageous
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, and able to build first-rate working relationships, both internally and externally with customers
Tech savvy with a keen interest in the technology industry
Calm under pressure and can handle fast-paced environments
Highly self-motivated, adaptable to change and able to prioritise tasks effectively
Natural enthusiasm for solving real-world problems in innovative and exceptional ways
Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines whilst prioritising own workload
Proficiency in utilising and presenting information, including personal IT skills
It would be desirable if you have:
IT background with knowledge of logistics and or mobile worker terminology
Knowledge of business environments and working practice
Why Microlise?
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
Great Place to Work certified – We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success!
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more!
25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays, increasing with service
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other local discounts
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts and annual staff awards
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live, so don’t delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small, preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directed to jobs@microlise.com in the first instance.