Job Purpose:
The Project/Programme Manager (PM) within Smiths Detection is a broad role with project/programme delivery responsibilities ranging from work packages, multiple low/medium categorised projects/programmes and major projects/programmes. As an experienced professional the PM is responsible for applying delivery excellence to their assigned projects/programmes through the application of various PM methodologies. The PM will be accountable for the successful delivery of projects/programmes that span Commercial and/or PID leading integrated project/programmes teams in a matrix organisation.
Duties:
Project Management:
- Accountable for the initiating, planning, monitoring & controlling, communicating and close-out phases for all assigned projects/programmes, which includes the completion of Product Lifecycle Process (PLP) Gates or Commercial Lifecycle Tollgates where applicable. Apply best practise and operate in accordance with relevant Smith Detection Programme Excellence Centre (PEC) processes.
- Lead the activities of integrated project/programme and/or cross-functional teams to achieve successful completion of projects/programmes to their committed delivery dates within budgeted costs and in accordance with relevant PEC processes.
- Execute projects/programmes in accordance with the standardised business rhythm that coordinates the activities of Global Programmes, Finance and Project Controls teams. Accountable for ensuring that project/programme records are maintained within defined software tools/databases.
- Ensure that assigned projects/programmes 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/programme categorisation.
- Accountable 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.
- With 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.
- Embrace and act as a champion for collaboration across Global Programmes and the wider global Smiths Detection business. Responsible for integrating assigned Commercial and/or Technology projects where necessary to maximise effective end-to-end delivery.
- Typical duties specific to Commercial include:
- Lead or provide input to Customer tenders working in accordance with Commercial Lifecycle Process with emphasis on the preparation of an accurate compliance matrix and providing a clear account of associated risks.
- Negotiate and reach agreement with customers or end users on aspects such as project/programme deliverables, specifications, detailed requirements, budget/contract value or schedule.
- Responsible for completing project/programme Kick-off and Sales to Programmes Handover.
- External stakeholder management during project/programme 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.
- Finance management covering revenue recognition and reporting.
- Accountable for successful handover to Service.
- Typical duties specific to PID include:
- Initiate and control feasibility or science and technology studies in accordance with the relevant process.
- Lead the planning and execution of product development, enhancement or sustaining projects defined by an approved business case prepared by Product Management.
- Work 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.
- Support the resolution of field service issues or product complaints.
- External stakeholder management emphasis will be collaborating with suppliers and the achievement of defined objectives.
- Portfolio specific duties:
People and Talent Management:
- Promote disciplined PM throughout Global Programmes.
- Effectively harness and apply the knowledge of people from all functions.
- Awareness of the different role profiles, team structures and competencies required to deliver the goals and objectives of the project/programme.
- Create inclusive and coordinated project/programme environments to achieve project/programme success.
Commercial:
- Assuring that best industry practise PM is employed and through customer reporting provide confidence that projects are being monitored and controlled in a professional manner.
- By delivering projects to scope the PM will satisfy our customer commitments, provide innovative products to the marketplace and maximise shareholder return.
Policies and Procedures:
- Ensure individual and project/programme compliance with company policies for Ethics, Health, Safety and Environment.
- Support business change initiatives, such as the development of the Commercial Lifecycle Process and integration with Product Lifecycle Process into a PEC process framework for application across the global business.
- Follow a proactive approach to develop an understanding of company policies and procedures and in the first instance use resources such as training material, procedure documents and process guidelines as a go-to source.