Job Title: Interim Project Manager

Location: Hybrid Working

Contract Type: Day Rate Contract

Day Rate: £400 - £450 per day (dependent on experience)

About Our Client:

Portare Solutions is partnered with a dynamic and rapidly growing commercial waste management company.

This is a well-established provider of comprehensive facilities management services. Since its inception, the organisation has supported a diverse range of clients with a wide array of solutions, encompassing property services, infrastructure maintenance, fleet management, environmental services, and waste management.

They are committed to sustainability and innovation, and they are currently embarking on several exciting projects aimed at transforming their business operations and enhancing their service offerings.

Role Overview:

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Interim Project Manager to lead and coordinate three critical projects within their organisation.

This role is pivotal in ensuring that our client's projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with their strategic objectives. It's important to highlight that these projects are key in driving the success of the business growth strategy, making this a high-impact opportunity.

The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills, the experience to know when to challenge, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans.

This 6-month contract offers the opportunity to take ownership of diverse projects, including:

• eCommerce Implementation: Managing a project with an existing supplier to lead the project management to deliver a new eCommerce platform.
• Finance System Review: Conducting a feasibility study to explore the potential for transitioning invoicing processes.
• Waste Management Strategy: Developing a robust project plan for in-housing existing services, including scope definition, responsibility allocation, timeline and cost estimation, and dependency mapping.

The successful candidate will work closely with Commercial teams and the Delivery Director and will be comfortable working independently to deliver these projects to a high standard.

Responsibilities:

• As Interim Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning and execution of key projects. This includes developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, and documentation.
• The role also involves engaging with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment on project goals. Facilitating workshops and meetings will be necessary to promote collaboration and communication within project teams.
• Monitoring project progress, managing dependencies, and ensuring the timely delivery of milestones are key aspects of this role. This includes providing regular updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and issues.
• The Interim Project Manager will act as a facilitator to maintain focus and accountability within project teams, challenging assumptions and encouraging open dialogue to proactively identify potential issues.
• Creating and maintaining project documentation, including project charters, status reports, and meeting notes, is essential. This ensures that all project information is organised and accessible to relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Proven and demonstrable experience as a Project Manager. Delivery experience within waste management, environmental, or related sectors is desirable but not essential.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in project management software and¹ tools.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative journey within our client's organisation. You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of their business and contributing to meaningful change in the waste management sector. Our client offers a competitive day rate and the chance to work with a passionate and dedicated team.