Project Manager, Newcastle upon Tyne

Due to continued growth, we have an opening for a Project Manager to join our Delivery Team - the hybrid role is based in Vienna, Austria.

You'll be joining a global division in an exciting phase of transformation as we partner with customers, internal teams, and our parent company Alstom, to excel our approach to exceptional project management.

You will manage the delivery of Nomad Digital projects within your region, leading a range of varied projects that see the integration of our unique and award-winning solutions combining connectivity software and hardware.

Your role will be to ensure planned works are completed to budget, safely and within set timescales, managing our ecosystem of clients, suppliers, contractors, and partners (both internally and externally). Client-facing skills are essential, supported by good planning, co-ordination, communication skills, and hands-on experience.

You can work from either our Vienna HQ or from home, providing you are happy to travel on occasion.

Who we are?

We're Nomad Digital, the world's leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry. Currently serving more than 80 global customers in over 40 countries, we design, build, deploy, and manage passenger Wi-Fi and on-board passenger infotainment systems. We also provide remote online condition-based monitoring and maintenance solutions for optimizing fleet management, operational performance, and improving fuel economy.

What will I be doing?

A Project Manager at Nomad is responsible for leading a range of projects with varying complexities and is accountable for their successful execution.

Along with completing all planned works both safely and to budget, they will manage the needs and subtleties of the Client, Suppliers, and all other involved Stakeholders (both internally and externally) within defined timescales.

They will be expected to travel for work occasionally with extended stays abroad required for certain projects.

The role requires client-facing skills which are essential, supported by good planning, strong communication skills, and proven expertise in managing resources in line with the project programme.

Specific Duties include:

• Responsible for the preparation of the Project Execution Plan and programme.
• Preparation of the Project Risk Management database.
• Delivery of the project in compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental Plans.
• Input into the preparation and implementation of the Nomad Project Quality Management System throughout the project.
• Project close out - leading a team of subject matter experts and/or contractors assigned to the project ensuring well-defined tasks are allocated, execution monitored/steered in terms of quality of work, on-time delivery, and budget.
• Ensure proper change management against a clearly defined baseline of functionality, schedule, and cost.
• Provide inputs for upselling opportunities to the customer account/sales manager and support the upselling process.
• Structured contributions to the knowledge database by documenting and filing best practices and learnings, participation at and contributions to internal initiatives to constantly improve the quality of deliver processes and tools.
• Involvement in pre-sales support – supporting scoping and planning of new opportunities and demonstrating professional project management capabilities to new customers.

What experience or qualifications do I need?

• A University degree either technical, business, project management, or equivalent professional experience (e.g., 5 years of professional experience with at least 3 years in project management).
• A successful track record of delivery within multi-year projects in excess of several million dollars with the ability to work on at least 3 projects in different stages simultaneously.
• Experience in overseeing Hardware and software solution requirements definition, solution design, and implementation as well as complex roll-out projects across the country.
• Successful management of multiple, concurrent projects at various stages of the project life cycle.
• An excellent grasp of the commercial/legal aspects related to project execution.
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to lead and follow on project process controls.
• Experience of managing a project while ensuring all contractual obligations (ours and both our customer and suppliers) are being met.
• Experience in applying software tools that support project planning and controlling.
• Experience in the Telecommunications and IT space would be beneficial. Experience of working in a high-growth business requiring an adaptable and flexible stance.

Other Essential Requirements:

• A structured approach to work & diligent planning skills.
• Excellent customer-facing skills with a direct approach to influential Leadership.
• A concise and effective communication style.
• You must be quality and process-oriented with the ability to lead the way on this during a project.
• You will possess excellent negotiation skills.
• You should be able to work well with ambiguity and at times, uncertainty.

In return, you'll get the opportunity to work with a passionate group of colleagues worldwide, whilst helping transform the transport industry and working with innovative connectivity technologies. We'll also invest in your professional development with a personal online learning account and continued opportunities for networking and professional certification.

The Nomad Group is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, race, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy and maternity, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, religion, or beliefs.