Project Manager - 12 month contract

As a Project Manager at Brighte, you’ll be spearheading project execution, gathering stakeholder requirements, and creating scope documents that align with our company objectives. You will ensure that projects stay on track, manage resources efficiently, and maintain quality through detailed documentation. Your role is crucial for driving collaboration within teams and establishing beneficial partnerships with external stakeholders.

To be a strong candidate for the Project Manager position at Brighte, you should have prior experience within a startup or scale-up environment. Background knowledge in climate tech, sustainability, or similar areas is highly beneficial. Additionally, demonstrable experience in managing partnerships with corporates or government bodies will set you apart as a candidate.

Brighte prides itself on fostering a culture where Project Managers can thrive. You’ll have access to flexible working arrangements, regular team social activities, and employee share options, which all contribute to job satisfaction and professional growth. The environment values a collaborative spirit, and you will be equipped with the tools necessary to succeed in your projects.

Working as a Project Manager at Brighte means being part of a dynamic and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. You’ll enjoy a friendly and supportive workplace, with flexible arrangements to suit individual needs. The fast-paced nature of startups means you’ll often navigate ambiguity, but you’ll work alongside passionate individuals committed to making a difference in sustainability.

Brighte conducts exciting and regular social activities to keep teams connected. These events range from casual gatherings to organized team-building exercises, ensuring everyone stays engaged and integrated in the workplace culture. This commitment to team spirit enhances collaboration, which is essential for a successful Project Manager.

Brighte is deeply committed to both sustainability and diversity. This commitment is evident in our mission to make renewable energy accessible, as well as in our efforts to create an inclusive work environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are celebrated. The recognition we’ve received for our workplace diversity highlights our dedication to these values.

Important skills for a Project Manager at Brighte include exceptional organizational abilities, detail orientation, strong interpersonal communication, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Being able to navigate chaos and ambiguity, while also remaining focused on the bigger picture, is crucial in ensuring successful project delivery.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects where you successfully managed sustainability initiatives. Share the challenges faced, your strategic approach to overcoming them, and how you ensured stakeholder engagement. Be ready to discuss measurable outcomes that reflect your impact on those projects.

Discuss your prioritization techniques, be it through project deadlines, stakeholder needs, or resource availability. Provide an example of a past experience where you successfully managed competing tasks. Emphasize your ability to communicate priorities clearly to all team members.

Mention any project management methodologies you’re familiar with, such as Agile, Kanban, or Waterfall. Share any specific tools or software you’ve used like Trello, Asana, or Jira, and explain how you leveraged them to enhance project workflow and collaboration.

Describe a specific instance where you encountered team conflict. Discuss your approach to resolving the situation through open communication, mediation, or establishing common goals. Highlight the importance of maintaining a collaborative atmosphere while ensuring project objectives are met.

Be specific about the partnership: describe the parties involved, your role in cultivating this relationship, and the resulting benefits for your organization. Emphasize how your skills in communication and collaboration contributed to the success of that partnership.

Discuss the metrics and criteria you consider when assessing project success. This could include timeliness, budget adherence, stakeholder satisfaction, and overall impact on business goals. Provide an example that illustrates your measurement strategy in a past project.

Talk about your approach to stakeholder engagement, which could involve regular updates, feedback loops, and inclusive decision-making processes. Provide concrete examples of how you’ve maintained stakeholder relationships and kept them informed and involved.

Explain your process for managing scope changes, including how you assess their impact on timelines and resources. Emphasize the importance of communication and stakeholder buy-in for any adjustments, and share a relevant example where you successfully navigated a change.

Discuss your planning and monitoring processes, such as setting milestones, risk management practices, and resource allocation strategies. Share an example where your diligence led to the successful completion of a project within time and budget constraints.

Emphasize the importance of creating an open and inclusive team environment. Mention strategies like team-building activities, regular check-ins, and encouraging diverse input. Provide an example of a project where your leadership fostered collaboration and innovation.