Project Manager- Black Belt Lean Six Sigma

This Project Manager takes responsibility for the definition, documentation and safe execution of one or more projects, actively participating in all phases of the project(s)

To assist in providing direction to the organisation and department on project management best practice

To assist in the management and mitigation of business risk by applying effective project and change management practices

This role requires a combination of detailed business knowledge together with an understanding of the technologies required to run a Financial Services business.

The role holder needs to be current with best practice in project management, business process improvement and change management, to most effectively assist in directing projects to enable continuous business process improvements.

Main Accountabilities:

Project Definition and Planning

Project Delivery

Critical Competencies

Project Reporting and Controls

Project Closure

Project Stakeholder Management and Leadership

Service Delivery

Personal Development

Critical Competencies

Planning and Organisation

• Highly effective in the methods and techniques associated with planning and monitoring progress of projects, including methods and techniques for reporting progress and financial compliance against an agreed plan
• Ability to plan and manage own workload to meet specific deadlines

Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Customer Focus
• Ability and willingness to understand and meet the needs of internal and external customers, while balancing their needs with that of the business

Influencing & Negotiating

• Undertaking training and practice in negotiating with and influencing others

Leading & Empowering Others

• Enabling team members to deliver results by providing an appropriate mix of consultation, support, development and direction matched to individual needs.

Change Management

• Understands the requirement for driving continuous improvement within the context of strategic objectives. Makes an effective contribution in implementing change.

Organisational Awareness

• Understanding the hierarchy and culture of own, customer and supplier organisations and being able to identify the decision makers and influencers. Establishing relationships and maintaining contacts with key individuals.
• Personal Effectiveness
• Ability to maintain high standards of performance, taking initiative and showing creativity where required

Required / Desirable Qualifications and Experience

At least 3 years Project Management experience

Educated to degree level, coupled with relevant professional qualifications such as Prince2 or PMP.

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple cross-functional projects

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Typically at least 5 years experience within the banking / insurance sector in related supervisory / managerial roles; ideally coupled with relevant managerial qualifications

Attractive Salary and benefits package available for the right candidate including up to 20% discretionary bonus, Full healthcare Cover, pension etc.