Project Manager Essential Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Knowledge
1. Possession of a first degree in a relevant subject or working towards the equivalent.
2. Extensive experience of managing complex and inter-related projects, preferably in a higher education institution or large organisation, using best practice project management procedures.
3. A practical knowledge of contracts and their administration
4. Excellent communication and people management skills with experience of leading internal and external project teams. Building relationships and creating a positive and productive working environment.
5. Experience with using MS Project, or similar software
6. A practical understanding of construction procurement strategies and methods
Performance Attributes Please note that all the following criteria are essential. Planning and Organisation + Teamwork
7. Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate own workload, managing own time while working to set deadlines along with ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team, sharing information and ideas with others. Service Delivery 8. A strong commitment to high quality customer service and commitment to continuous improvement. Communication 9. Ability to build and facilitate strong working relationships with management, employees, consultants and contractors at all levels including strong written and verbal communication (e.g. report writing, briefing and presentation skills). Creativity and Innovation 10. A confident and effective problem solver and decision maker with evidence outlining experience in developing effective solutions to resolve complex issues.
Whilst these performance attributes may relate to this role more specifically for recruitment and selection purposes, following appointment, all members of staff are expected to demonstrate effective performance across all six of our University’s performance attributes.
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