Assistant Project Manager

Description

The company is growing its project management capability, and the PMO team is hiring to help deliver critical projects across the company portfolio.

This role supports project delivery across the company, mainly on commercial, marketing and business performance work. You will help apply PMO methods, uphold project standards and keep stakeholders communicating well.

You will work alongside teams covering partnerships, licensing, brand growth and fan engagement, supporting execution, handling project tasks, helping spot risks and producing clear project reports.

The company is a racing team with more than 60 years of history, and the team is built on high standards.

Responsibilities

• Run small to medium projects from start to close, tracking progress so milestones and quality standards are met.
• Monitor timing and scope against plan and report any variances to the Senior Manager of PMO.
• Work with the Finance Business Partner to track spend against budget and escalate variances.
• Help scope and test the feasibility of projects, contributing to proposals, documents, plans and reports.
• Log, manage and escalate project risks and issues as needed.
• Build good working relationships with stakeholders at every level of the business.
• Keep internal and external stakeholders informed and help resolve their concerns.
• Help introduce PMO process changes, give clear updates and answer stakeholder questions.
• Support the design and rollout of new programme and project governance frameworks, focused on the commercial and business performance departments.
• Collect updates from several stakeholders for the monthly PMO report.

Requirements

• Over 3 years of project management experience.
• An APM PPQ, PMQ or equivalent qualification.
• Working knowledge of project management tools.
• Experience carrying out project feasibility work.
• Experience with commercial or marketing projects, such as sponsorship, licensing, digital marketing, brand experience or creative services, is an advantage.

Conditions

The team is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute fully.

Benefits

• Access to wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities.
• A chance to build a long-term career with the company.