• Contract Duration: 6 Months, initially
• Location:  London (Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office)
• Job Type: Contract paying inside IR35 

Join Reed Professional Services, a leading Management Consultancy and technology services provider, as a Project Manager. This role involves working with one of logistics clients Operations and Delivery team on a key technology project. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to contribute to one of their critical projects.

• Lead and manage change projects within the technology function, focusing on the Universal Service Obligation (USO).
• Engage with challenging stakeholders, managing relationships effectively to drive project success.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with a broad audience, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned.
• Demonstrate resilience and drive to maintain progress and resolve issues, keeping projects on track.
• Delegate tasks and negotiate effectively to manage project resources and timelines.
• Maintain commercial acumen in managing supplier relationships, ensuring value-driven outcomes.
• Support the project team technically, assisting in issue resolution and escalation when necessary.
• Employ innovative and creative thinking to solve problems throughout the project lifecycle.

• Proven experience in successfully delivering change projects.
• Strong stakeholder and people management skills, with experience working with challenging stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to remain calm and maintain perspective in challenging situations.
• Good technical knowledge and experience with software/IT development lifecycles including Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall.
• Desirable: Experience with Agile/Lean teams, Continuous Improvement, and tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, and HP Application Lifecycle Management.

To apply for this Project Manager position, please submit your CV and a member of the RPS Talent Team will be in touch.