Senior Project ManagerAs a Senior Project Manager/Leader at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver critical and complex work. You'll be free to innovate, to take ownership and make smart, agile decisions. We need the best people to help us achieve our ambitions. Come, work in an environment where you can stretch your abilities and deliver on your potential. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.Reporting into the Programme Manager, the Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of SISS related projects for our Rail customers on a national basis. You will develop and manage large teams with accountability for Health and Safety, Quality, Financial Performance and Operational Delivery.This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be in our Warwick HQ on a weekly basis, as well as adhoc travel across England and Wales.What Youll DoThe SPM will own and lead their portion of the project portfolio, ensuring all projects are delivered smoothly and efficiently. They will also be a key governance holder, working in line with Telents standards and continuously improving governance practices.Acting as the central leader, they will align the project manager, engineering lead, and operations staff, while mentoring assistant project managers and project coordinators to grow their skills. They will foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.Lead bid submissions and be responsible for maintaining and growing client relationships, ensuring that customer satisfaction and portfolio growth are top priorities.Ensure financial controls are in place to manage projects within agreed budgets.Ensure the setup of stage gate meetings such as project kick off meetings, project gate reviews (design, start on construction), project close out sessions as defined in the Project Execution/Mobilisation Plan.Will be required to report financial performance of assigned projects, including managing financial performance through designated system.Providing support to bid submissions including Project Plans, Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions (RAID) log and method statement responses as required.Manage direct reports in line with HR policies, procedures and business processes.Who you areYou will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally managing SISS or Telecoms related projects within the rail industry. You will have experience managing a portfolio of projects upwards of 10-15M, along with the ability to lead and manage a high performing team.Key requirementsFormal PM Qualification (APM, PMP, Prince 2) or equivalent experience.Excellent knowledge of Profit & Loss accounts and cash flow forecasting.Excellent financial and commercial experience of managing multimillionpound business critical projects.Ability to direct teams in large complex environments.Sound Knowledge of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment regulations.Experience of managing complex customer and end user relationships.What we offerA career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.The additional benefits with this role34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year.Company pension scheme.A range of family friendly policies.Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.Learn more about Telent: Click here for Telent Video!