Project Manager - Scotland - £28k to £32k pa depending on experience

Job Overview

Our client is a leading company in the sector which they operate. Their Central Scotland site is looking to increase the size of its Project & Change Management Department with the addition of a Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities and Context

The role is an excellent opportunity for someone coming from a business analysis, software development or account management background who wishes to make the first steps into project management - providing the ideal opportunity to improve project management skills whilst utilising the technical skills and knowledge gained in previous roles. The company will provide on the job training and may support a committed candidate with external training (e.g. PRINCE 2).

Essential Skills and Experience Required

• Deadline driven
• Customer focused
• Excellent planning and organisation skills
• Ability to constructively challenge others
• Self organising and pro active with strong, demonstrable organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Excel skills and a good working knowledge of a wide range of Microsoft products, including Word

Desirable Skills and Experience Required

• Knowledge of the Print Industry
• Ability to work on multiple projects/changes at once
• Ability to maintain detailed project documentation (such as plans/status reports/risks & issues logs)
• Ability to provide schedule of works/estimates