Junior Project Manager

We have a superb hybrid-based opportunity for a Junior Project Manager to join our Business Information Systems Programme Management Office (BIS PMO) team on a permanent (hybrid) basis.

This fantastic opportunity will provide you a real-world introduction into Project Management and allow you the opportunity to kickstart your career within a Global Manufacturing and Engineering company.

You’ll be joining the BIS PMO who supports Smiths Group and Divisional Project/Programme initiatives in achieving their Business Strategic goals through the delivery of innovative Technology Solutions. You will have lots of opportunity for involvement, exposure to exciting projects and opportunity to forge collaborative relationships across the organisation. You will also have a great opportunity to advance within a global FTSE 100 company where career development is written into our DNA.

Our Junior Project Manager opportunity is designed to support graduate level talent who aspire to learn and grow in the field of Project Management with the appropriate level of internal training and support to lead small to mid-sized IT and Business projects.

Within your team you will be guided by your line manager and colleagues within a strong collaborative ethos that will enable you to develop your project management understanding, knowledge, and skills by working on a broad range of projects. There are also wider groups for those at an early stage of their career which provides a wider peer network across the many design, advisory and consulting disciplines.

You will have the opportunity to work on one or multiple projects at one time (depending upon size and complexity) delivering technology enabled transformation to Smiths Group and its individual divisions. This role will work closely with and be supported by the PMO Director, PMO Portfolio Managers, BIS Business Engagement Managers, Key Stakeholders, BIS Counterparts and 3rd Party Delivery Vendors in successfully delivering Projects of varying nature:

• Business transformational projects include Business Strategy Enablement, Site and Service Centralizations, Continuous Improvement Efforts, Regulatory and Statutory Compliance, IoT, Service Excellence Programs, Data Analytics and Collaboration.
• Technology transformational projects ranging from Facilities Build Outs (Data Centre Migrations, Mfg / Office Site/Digital Forges), Security/Compliance, Infrastructure and Architecture, Cloud Strategies and Migrations, Digitalization, Applications and ERP Implementations, Solution Integrations, and Mergers/Acquisitions/Divestitures/Joint Ventures.

• Manage small and eventually medium sized Business and Technology projects with the support of Portfolio Managers and the PMO Peer Network in ensuring project/program deliveries successfully support the achievement of defined objectives.
• Establish and maintain the appropriate level of Governance and Control over Project Deliveries throughout the Project Lifecycle delivering business outcomes and deliverables set forth in the project charter.
• Establish the appropriate level of Project Management rigor based on the Complexity and Impact of the project to the Portfolio and/or Programme. Set and continually manage project and program expectations while holding team members accountable to achieving the work according to schedule.
• Responsible for the overall coordination planning the work, setting milestones and deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress and reporting of project status to key stakeholders, team members and associated Program Management. This includes development and management all aspects of project engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues.
• Oversees all aspects of project work to ensure that the goals and objectives are accomplished within the constraints of budget, schedule, and customer expectations. This includes managing the day-to-day project activities and resources. Monitor staff (internal and external) performance holding team members accountable for agreed upon deliveries while escalating issues in a professional, timely manner.
• Provide on-site/virtual leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to project closure.
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, and key stakeholders. Provide regular and appropriately aligned status reporting against project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues and decisions
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork and innovation.
• Ability to understand and work with External Vendors/Professional Services engagements (onshore and offshore) with the help of Leadership
• Demonstrate and grow relevant functional and technical acumen to support how solutions will address Divisional goals. Seeks to understand interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs in aligning Technical and Business Readiness aspects of the project.
• Manages project scope and changes.
• Manages quality throughout the project lifecycle. Aligns with project success criteria and ensures team commitment throughout project and program life cycle.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

Smiths Group has been pioneering progress in technology and engineering for more than 170 years. Our products and services touch the lives of millions of people every day through our leading positions in critical markets including general industry, safety and security, energy and aerospace. Our four divisions have distinctive capabilities and operate in 50 countries, together employing more than 14,500 talented colleagues.

Our operational colleagues are supported by specialised corporate functional teams based all around the world and at Smiths London CHQ. Our functional teams, including strategy, finance, IT, HR, legal, tax, operational excellence, communications and corporate affairs, work together and with our divisions and regions to support Smiths exciting growth agenda. Joining one of our functional teams brings the opportunity to learn from great people, build skills, and forge a diverse and interesting global career while contributing to the success of an innovative and accelerating company.

For more information on Smiths please visit www.smiths.com.