Project Manager

Job Title

Project Manager
Job Description Summary

Senior Project Manager responsible for delivering Capex Projects across EMEA with key interfaces with client, customers, senior managers/stakeholders and other members of the IFM team.

• Build strong networks within Cushman & Wakefield and maintain a good understanding of wider business services and markets, i.e. Workplace Consultancy, ESG, Data.
• Assist in the selection and contracting process and oversight of Tier 2 consultants and construction teams as necessary for each project.
• Develop a partnership with client stakeholders to achieve corporate goals and objectives as to quality, service and cost.
• Have an oversight into the performance, development, work quality, reporting, and activities of C&W Local Project Managers and Tier 2 appointed designers, general contractor etc
• Being an inspiring, inclusive and engaging line manager to develop a team of high performing consultants, embodying DEI values and promoting a culture of ‘Opportunity and Ownership’.
• Develop and / or facilitate development of Playbooks, process documentation and governance tools to capture best practice and future operations.
• Responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope.
• Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project.
• Prepare reports for client and key stakeholders regarding the status of project.
• The Senior Project Manager will coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure all aspects of each project and align with the Microsoft project gates ways from inception to completion.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards, best representing Cushman & Wakefield.
• Must take ownership and solve problems to ensure deliverables are met, including escalation and delegation.
• Shows strong professionalism and inspiring leadership qualities and directly responsible for developing team talent.
• The ability to work independently and allocate resources consistent with business goals.
• The Senior Project Manager will need to connect regularly with the Regional and Local FMs on the Microsoft account.
• Lead and direct the work of other team members. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Enhance department and organisation reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects across the EMEA Region
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget and adherence to Microsoft process and execution
• Must follow the Governance structure and processes, including adherence to the Microsoft Design Standards & Guidelines and all other relevant technical standards
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimise potential risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Track project performance, planned versus actual
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as Stakeholders
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”