Project Manager (12 month FTC)

We are recruiting for a Project Manager to effectively facilitate the mobilisation and management of assigned projects that constitute the Core technology Programme (CTP). You will work closely with sponsors and representatives across the ABF portfolio of supported businesses in the delivery of desired business outcomes to realise benefits.

Our Business Technology Services (BTS) team works across the major divisions of ABF, supporting our businesses to thrive through the provision of world class technology infrastructure and delivery of new technologies to support the achievement of company strategic outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• To work closely with the Portfolio Delivery Manager in the efficient and effective delivery of CTP projects
• Management of assigned CTP projects through the lifecycle in accordance with agreed governance methodology and associated approval bodies
• Manage and co-ordinate project team(s) made up of technical & non-technical members, 3rd parties and business unit IT Teams, including the development and management of project plans, team meetings & steering committees as needed
• Focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organise and promote business change
• Manage project budgets within agreed tolerances and adhering to standard change control processes
• Work closely with BU service delivery & local IT teams to improve user experience and minimise negative impact on remote sites
• Manage concurrent high visibility projects in a fast-paced environment across multiple ABF functions and businesses
• Prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects
• Apply adaptable governance using a high level of knowledge and experience in blending traditional Waterfall and Agile approaches in the right proportions, As part of your application, we ask you to answer some equal opportunities questions that help us to monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas we can improve in. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application.