Associate Project Manager

3- 5 years | Project Management for UK & US | ONLY UK BASED APPLICANTS

Key Information:

• Location: Maple Cross, Rickmansworth, UK
• Workplace type: Hybrid
• Shift timings - UK and US business hours (rotational basis)
• Experience level: 3- 5 years
• Key Skills: Gantts, RAID logs, US/UK project management
• Tools - Click-up
• Certifications: PMP/ Agile
• Visa Sponsorship - NO
• Other skills we consider: (3As) Adaptability, Accountability and Attention to detail

About Freespace (afreespace.com):

We’re a workplace technology company helping organizations to achieve three key outcomes:

• Right size, right design: Enabling informed decisions using real-time data to achieve portfolio optimization and the right workplace design

• Smart building automations: Streamlining processes by simplifying complex seating requirements and through occupancy-driven control and automation

• Exceptional employee experiences: Maximizing the benefits of the office by providing employees with the tools to find and reserve spaces, connect with each other and enjoy optimal working conditions

To achieve these outcomes, we provide an integrated platform that delivers actionable workplace intelligence, through a real-time analytics platform, workplace sensors, employee experience app, signage and space management solutions. We have recently been recognized with a nomination for the IFMA New York Awards of Excellence in the Sustainability category, underscoring their achievements in fostering adaptive, efficient, and sustainable work environments.

Overview of Role

Due to rapid growth and exciting return to work products development, the opportunity has arisen for a Project Supervisor to oversee global ongoing Programme and maintenance projects and ensure that are completed on time and within budget. They will also ensure all project team uphold the company's standards throughout each project's development and execution. This is a hands-on position where the Project Supervisor will be involved in managing the install base monitoring team, coordinating with Operations team and client to organise planned and reactive site visits and deployments, working with key strategic partners, and more. We're looking for individuals with a proven track record of managing complex, customer facing projects under demanding timelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sensor maintenance project from beginning to end, including project scope, timeline, capacity planning, resource allocation, and project execution
• Deliver consistent project management and direction to ensure the client and internalteam has a clear understanding of timelines, risks, escalation path and roles/responsibilities they will undertake during the operational execution
• Daily collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones, regularly maintaining the Gantt to track progress and reflect plan updates
• Regularly maintain RAID logs
• Maintain project dashboards and provide weekly status updates to customers
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths
• Support process updates and initiatives that are critical to successfully implementing your projects
• Facilitate formal transition points with onsite team, support partners and monitor deliverables until agreed launch/project milestone is achieved

Key Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in global project management which includes client interaction, specifically UK and US region
• Experience in running multiple projects concurrently including scope, requirements, timelines and resource allocation
• Hands-on experience with creating and maintaining standard project artifacts such as Gantts, RAID logs, etc.
• Experience collaborating with overseas teams internally and externally

Additional benefit

• Previous experience of working in IOT environment
• Good understanding of common agile practices and service-oriented environments
• Excel capabilities such as applying table formatting, creating basic calculated functions, pivot tables and charts
• Experience with Click-up
• PMP certification
• Agile certification

Behaviours and Mindset

• Highly accountable and responsible.
• Ready to work in US-UK business hours.
• Unafraid to own mistakes and brings best practice development derived from mistakes
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) to all levels of an organization across globe
• Strong facilitation skills, Strong technical proficiency, especially relating to mobile applications, web applications and development, systems integration and product release and support requirements.
• Excellent organizational, tracking skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills - both business facing and Engineering
• Able to work flexible hours to support clients from various location across globe
• Works well as a part of a team
• Able to resolve problems quickly and calmly to achieve client goals
• Able to work flexible hours to support clients from various location across globe

Freespace Global Perks

• Paid annual leave and public holidays to support your work-life balance
• Paid sick leave if you should fall ill
• Family Mediclaim Cover & Accidental Benefit Plan
• Company-sponsored meals in the office
• Access to funded training (internal/external) to support your career development
• Chance to refer friends and earn money through our generous Employee Referral Program
• Global employee award program giving us the opportunity to recognize and celebrate success
• Chance to get involved in shaping our culture by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups
• A creative and engaging company culture right across the business

If you find yourself a suitable fit for the role, you can apply directly through LinkedIn or share your CV at shivani.jindal@afreespace.com.