Senior Project Manager

The RoleEvident is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee complex projects to support our work in certifying the Clean Economy. This role will regularly collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget. The post holder will implement robust monitoring systems, manage risks, and adhere to project management protocols. Additionally, the Senior Project Manager will support solution development, procurement strategies, and maintain compliance with governance standards.What you’ll do The main duties of the Senior Project Manager are: Execute projects to meet stakeholder requirements, ensuring alignment with our goals.Implement and maintain a robust project monitoring system to track progress and ensure adherence to schedule and budget.Manage project scope to deliver desired outcomes within specified deadlines and budget constraints.Adhere to established project management policies, protocols, and financial tools.Develop and implement comprehensive project support plans.Work with technical teams to successfully execute projects.Employ risk management and issue resolution techniques to minimise project delivery liabilities.Assume accountability throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring governance compliance and fostering stakeholder engagement.Support the development of solutions aligned with project objectives, including preparing clear business cases.Define optimal procurement strategies and oversee the production of specifications and contract documentation.Drive continuous improvement initiatives across projects, meeting targets.About YouYou will:Possess a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.Demonstrate proven experience in project management, preferably in the certification or renewable energy sector.Have well established experience in developing and maintaining project schedules, allocating resources efficiently, and adapting plans as needed to accommodate changes.Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.Be proficient in risk management, issue resolution, and continuous improvement practices.Be skilled in building and maintaining strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders, with capability to incorporate their input into project plans and execution to enhance customer satisfaction. Have experience in navigating cross-cultural dynamics and fostering inclusivity to create an environment where all team members feel valued and respected.Possess excellent communication, negotiation, organisation, and leadership skills. Be able to thrive in evolving project environments, adjusting strategies and approaches as necessary to align with changing requirements or circumstances.Please note that Evident reserves the right to bring forward the closing date of any of its job vacancies if we receive a suitable number of quality applications from which to make a shortlist. Therefore, we recommend at you apply as soon as possible rather than wait until the published closing date.The CompanyAt the forefront of our industry, Evident’s core product line includes registry systems that underpin renewable energy certification and trade in over 50 countries. With users from over 4,000 organisations, including some of the world’s leading brands, we strive to deliver outstanding service that can rapidly respond to changing demands. Business growth rates over the past five years have exceeded 100% per year.You will be joining a professional and friendly team of passionate people who are able to learn from one another. With offices in Sheffield and London, we also work closely with our partners based in the Netherlands and many other countries. We provide excellent initial and ongoing training and invest a great deal in personal development, with opportunities for career progression and engaging projects a key part of our responsibility to you. Our values are:Professionalism – as individuals and as a business.Integrity – honesty and fair value in all we do.Excellence – every action matters; give your best and take responsibility for your actions.Respect – for everyone, including your colleagues and yourself. Package DescriptionSalary: Around £55 – 64k per annum (FTE) depending on experience. Hours of work: Full time, 35 hours per week Monday to Friday with a one-hour lunch break. WFH is offered 1 day per week. Benefits include: Contributory pension25 days annual leaveLife insuranceHealth cash plan Financial wellbeing provider Retail discounts scheme Equality, diversity, and inclusionEquality, diversity and inclusion are essential to our business strengths. We believe that excellence comes through recognising the value of each individual. Evident welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.