Giesecke+Devrient
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Project Manager for Strategic Government Project in the UK
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major part of a strategic government project in the UK. This role is a key interface between our German Headquarter, UK government entities, partners, and internal departments. You shall be part of our local UK team and our global Veridos Customer Project Manager, while also managing international suppliers and local contractors. The ideal candidate combines both strong project governance experience along with the ability to thrive in a complex, multicultural environment.
Main Responsibilities
Budget & Financial Control
- Full responsibility for project budget management.
- Monitor costs, prevent overruns, and ensure transparent financial reporting to our HQ.
- Manage local procurement and mitigate financial risks.
Interface with HQ (Germany) & International Corporate Environment
- Act as the primary point of contact between UK-based operations and our senior leadership.
- Provide regular progress reports, risk assessments, and financial updates.
- Translate local issues into clear data for strategic decision-making.
- Navigate the processes, reporting lines and decision-making protocols of an international corporate environment.
Government & External Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with our potential prospects and existing customers.
- Navigate bureaucratic processes to secure permits and approvals.
- Represent the company in high-level government meetings and presentations.
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Internal Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with our local teams, who contribute to the project deliverables.
- Align priorities, timelines, and resources across functions without direct disciplinary authority.
- Manage conflicts and competing priorities through negotiation and relationship-building.
- Ensure the "why" behind project decisions are clearly communicated to motivate cross-functional teams.
Project Execution & IT Coordination
- Oversee the full project lifecycle.
- Apply IT knowledge to coordinate with technical departments and suppliers.
- Identify and mitigate operational, security, and logistical risks.
Your Profile
- Proven track record managing high-scale, complex projects (government projects preferred).
- International Corporate Experience: Demonstrable experience of working within international companies and an understanding of corporate governance, compliance, and reporting standards.
- Supplier Management: Proven experience managing international suppliers and contractors across borders and time zones.
- Budget Responsibility: Demonstrable experience managing significant project budgets.
- Matrix Management: Proven ability to deliver results through teams not under direct line management—influencing, negotiating, and aligning without direct managerial authority.
- Languages: Fluency in English– must be able to write detailed reports and negotiate with international stakeholders.
- Certification: PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent preferred.
- IT Knowledge: Sufficiently technically literate to oversee tech-heavy deliverables and communicate effectively with technical departments and suppliers.
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Working Conditions
- Remote working possible.
- Ability to travel when required and necessary to UK Company offices, within UK and within Europe for professional purposes.
$$ We are an equal opportunity employer! We promote diversity in all its forms and create an inclusive work environment, free from prejudice, discrimination and harassment, in which all employees feel a sense of belonging. We warmly welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, race or ethnic origin, social and cultural background, religion, disability and sexual orientation. $$ Monika Bhudia $$ monika.bhudia@gi-de.com $$ +44 (0) 2087996988 $$ https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?company=gieseckede&career_job_req_id=27511&career_ns=job_application
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