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Project Lead

AMS
Derby Full-time Remote
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Job description \- summary

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future\-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever\-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting\-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for aProject Leadfor a 24 month contractbased in Derby.

Please note this role is hybrid position in which you would be required to work onsite 3 days per week and work from home 2 days per week.

Job description \- the role Project Lead Job Description

Purpose of the role:

  • Lead the successful delivery of complex, cross\-functional projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to specification.

  • Act as the central coordination point between internal teams, global stakeholders, and external partners to drive alignment and execution.

  • Manage cost, risk, and resource planning across the project lifecycle to deliver expected commercial and operational benefits.
What you'll do as a Project Lead:
  • Be accountable for end\-to\-end delivery of defined projects/workstreams to cost, specification, and schedule.

  • Lead day\-to\-day project execution.

  • Develop and maintain key project management deliverables such as schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, and performance reports.

  • Ensure project costs are tracked and managed throughout the lifecycle, delivering expected cost benefits and contractual commitments.

  • Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and operational teams to ensure seamless delivery.

  • Provide clear reporting and insights to senior management, supporting effective decision\-making.

  • Drive continuous improvement and implementation of project management best practices.
The skills you'll need as a Project Lead:
  • Proven experience in project or programme management.

  • Strong background in delivering large\-scale, multi\-stakeholder projects across supply chain and operations.

  • Demonstrated experience in financial planning, cost management, and delivering commercial outcomes.

  • Skilled in stakeholder management, with the confidence to engage global partners and senior stakeholders.

  • Experience using project management and ERP tools such as Primavera P6 and SAP.
Next steps:

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this Project Lead position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Next steps

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Job Reference: RRB01852

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