Project Manager – Generation Operations
Full time, 12 Month FTC
Location – Selby or Glasgow – Hybrid

Up to £60,000 depending on experience

Closing date: 28 July 

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As a Project Manager within the Generation Business, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary/cross-functional projects to time, budget, and scope and in line with the new Delivery Framework.

You’ll be joining an established Team that provides Secretariat, Delivery and PMO Services in an operational environment which means that you will be involved in both change delivery and critical BAU activities.

You’ll have responsibility for the controlled delivery of multiple projects and small programmes. You’ll be an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable working independently with some levels of unambiguity and contributes to continuous improvement to ways of working.

You’ll promote positive collaboration and provide leadership, motivation, and general support to cross–functional project teams. This is a visible role with regular interaction with Senior Management, so timely, confident and relevant communication is essential, this includes constructive challenge and escalation when needed.

The portfolio is varied so you will need to be able to adapt to various Project-types and characteristics including (but not limited to); strategic, regulatory, commercial, business change, IT-enabled, technical, engineering, and operational change. Therefore, the Project Manager may need to adapt project management approaches and be happy in a generalist role.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll be educated to degree level and hold a Professional qualification in Project / Programme Management e.g., APM PMQ, PRINCE2, MSP, and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role. You’ll also have detailed knowledge and understanding of project management methodologies, have confidently used standard artefacts such as a RAIDs and Project Management Plans, and be able to establish effective Governance and Project structures.

Ideally, you’ll have relevant industry experience (power / utilities / construction) and you’ll certainly have a proven ability to successfully deliver multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, on-time, on-schedule and within budget.

Communication and Collaboration are key to this role therefore, you’ll be confident with your ability to build and maintain relationships by engaging business stakeholders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives.

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support

your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

·       A discretionary bonus depending on company performance

·       Private Healthcare

·       SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

·       Personal accident cover

·       Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

·       Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

·       Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

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