Senior Project Manager

Description

The company supplies power to homes, schools, hospitals and factories, and it plans to combine with a business with complementary strengths to form a stronger global leader in the power sector, with more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience.

This Senior Project Manager role means leading complex projects from start to finish while protecting customer satisfaction, financial results and operational quality. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and act as the main contact for customers and stakeholders. The work involves HVDC technology.

Responsibilities

• Set the overall execution strategy and lead project teams.
• Plan, organise and control resources, schedules, budgets and activities from handover through to close-out.
• Bring internal and external resources together to meet project goals.
• Build an inclusive, collaborative atmosphere across project teams and stakeholders.
• Make sure projects follow company policies, processes and good practice.
• Track progress, schedules, budgets, costs, invoicing, expenses and cash flow.
• Manage risks and opportunities, and put mitigation plans in place where needed.
• Record and share lessons learned throughout the project.
• Lead close-out and obtain formal customer acceptance.
• Be the first point of contact for customers and the escalation route for project matters.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams, and keep them updated on performance and key decisions.
• Help prepare proposals and tender submissions, and contribute project input during bid and contract reviews.
• Keep up with industry developments and project management practice.
• Take part in training and complete the company's Project Management Certification Programme.
• Find ways to improve processes and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with company health, safety and environment standards, and promote a strong safety culture on every project.
• Support Lean Six Sigma, hazard reporting and 'Don't Look the Other Way'.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent mix of qualifications and experience.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasting and planning.
• Strong leadership, balancing technical expertise with people management.
• Sound knowledge of project methodologies such as PMBOK, PMI, PRINCE2 or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience leading projects of varying size and complexity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Membership of a professional body such as PMI, APM or IET, or working towards membership.

Conditions

Remote role based in England, United Kingdom.

Full-time position.

Job ID R0121536, posted 2026-09-28.

Employer: the UK entity of the company.

Profession category: Project/Program Management.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

A talent partner can answer questions about the role.

Pre-employment background checks may cover employment history, education, criminal records and other relevant information, in line with applicable law.

Some roles may need enhanced or more comprehensive checks, such as enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews where legally permissible, or sanctions screening; candidates are notified and asked for consent before any such check starts.

The accommodation request notice applies only to disabled job seekers who need assistance in the application process.

Benefits

• Flexible working time.
• An allowance for healthcare and wellness.
• A mentor to help you settle in during onboarding.
• Training and education to help you grow.
• Career opportunities within the company in Ireland and globally.
• Supplementary pay for parental leave.
• The company is diversified.