Project Operations Lead
Role Overview
Oversee operational execution of projects to meet delivery objectives on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
Bridge project teams, stakeholders, and leadership to improve efficiency, governance, and delivery across the project portfolio.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Oversee operational execution of projects to meet delivery objectives on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
Bridge project teams, stakeholders, and leadership to improve efficiency, governance, and delivery across the project portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Lead project operations and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
- Monitor performance, risks, issues, and dependencies; establish governance, processes, and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with teams, clients, vendors, and stakeholders; report project metrics and status to management.
- Optimize workflows, support project managers with execution and change management, and plan resource capacity.
- Maintain project documentation and lead continuous improvement, project reviews, lessons learned, and operational audits.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in project operations, project management, or program management.
- Strong understanding of PMI, PRINCE2, Agile, or similar project management methodologies.
- Experience managing multiple projects and cross-functional teams; strong stakeholder, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, or similar tools; advanced project tracking, budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning skills.
- Ability to manage risks, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment; strong leadership, organizational, and collaboration capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent certification preferred.
Rewards and benefits
- Benefits include tax-free salary, life and medical insurance, annual leave, a company gratuity scheme, and a discretionary bonus program.
- The package also includes an annual flight contribution, transportation and housing allowances, and an employee wellbeing program.
About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is an engineering services and nuclear organization working across infrastructure and energy systems.
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