Senior Project Manager (IT)

As a Senior Project Manager at ARO, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of large enterprise IT projects, managing their planning and execution, and coordinating with our consultants and engineers. You'll also maintain risk logs, ensure optimal resource allocation, and manage project costs and profitability while engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

To become a Senior Project Manager at ARO, you need a PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification along with demonstrated experience in delivering complex IT projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a commercial project environment are essential, as well as proficiency in project planning tools such as MS Project or Monday.com.

In this role, you will manage a variety of IT projects, including large network installation and transformation projects, as well as Azure and on-premise infrastructure projects. Your experience and knowledge of cutting-edge technologies will play a critical role in ensuring the success of these initiatives.

ARO is committed to your professional growth, offering robust training and development programs, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities to engage in our Technical Training Academy. We also provide pathways for career advancement and ensure regular feedback from employees to improve our work environment.

At ARO, the work culture is built on collaboration, fun, and trust. Our recent recognition with the People Insight’s Outstanding Workplace Award reflects our commitment to building a positive culture that allows our team to thrive. As a Senior Project Manager, you will enjoy a supportive team environment where your contributions matter.

When discussing a complex project, choose one that showcases your ability to handle challenges. Include specific details about the project's scope, the difficulties that arose, and how your leadership skills helped you navigate through those challenges. It's important to highlight your problem-solving and communication abilities.

Explain your method for prioritization, whether it’s through utilizing project management tools or a specific framework. Share your approach to assessing project timelines, stakeholder urgency, and resource allocation, emphasizing your ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Discuss your strategies for stakeholder communication, such as creating tailored communication plans, holding regular updates, and using collaborative platforms to ensure transparency. Provide examples of how effective communication helped maintain strong relationships and project alignment.

Highlight your knowledge of methodologies like PRINCE2, Agile, and ITIL. Discuss your implementation experiences and how you've adapted them to suit project requirements. This shows not only your expertise but your versatility in project management.

Detail your approach to risk management by explaining how you identify potential risks, assess their impact, and develop mitigation strategies. Provide an example of successfully resolving an issue during a project and how it improved project outcomes.

Share your experience regarding budgeting processes, including how you've developed budgets for past projects, tracked expenditures, and adjusted forecasts based on project evolution. Quantify your success in managing projects within budget to demonstrate competency.

Discuss your approach to monitoring project timelines, including regular check-ins, deadline adjustments, and utilizing project management software to keep all team members informed. You may also mention how you handle delays to keep the project on track.

Use this opportunity to demonstrate your accomplishments at ARO or similar organizations. Explain the project goals, your leadership role in enabling success, and quantitative results which underscore your ability as a Senior Project Manager.

Discuss the project management tools you're proficient in, such as MS Project or Monday.com, and explain how they facilitate your organization and communication of project tasks, milestones, and team assignments.

Illustrate your methods for promoting collaboration, such as team-building activities, regular meetings, and encouraging an open-door policy. Share how these practices foster greater teamwork and project success, making it evident you value and cultivate a supportive team culture.