Programme Project Manager – Fixed term contract

About the Role

ASC are seeking an experienced Project / Program Manager to join our term for a fixed-term period (10 months) to drive forward critical delivery of our global aquaculture certification projects. You will assist ASC in continuing to embed a culture of Project & Change Management internally, whilst pro-actively driving forward our most strategically important projects.

Your main focus will be to centrally drive forward & coordinate the ASC Farm Standard project, which will be implemented globally over the next two years. Also, to act as project lead on various smaller and distinct projects. This role is crucial to implementation of ASC’s core products, the new ASC Farm Standard as well as the ASC Feed Standard.

We need someone who can engage with and lead internal teams to deliver project workstreams, manage risk well and ensure compliance standards within programmes. This role needs a natural collaborator, who is able to clearly identify & reduce project risks, problem-solve and enable effective decision-making, both strategically and operationally.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a positive and lasting impact to drive real change in aquaculture best-practice standards around the world!

Responsibilities

Project Management of ASC’s new industry-leading Farm Certification Programme implementation, through:

• Understanding change processes & people required to own and deliver each project workstream
• Organize and facilitate all internal teams ensuring correct allocation, engagement and deliverables
• Clear & robust internal communication to convey project purpose, benefits and expectations of changes required
• Guiding teams, foster collaboration and ensure projects are aligned with organizational goals and target dates
• Comprehensive Risk Assessments and reporting with contingency planning to avoid potential pitfalls or project impacts. Risk mitigation being the primary focus,.
• Facilitate effective judgement / decision-making, escalating to senior stakeholders for clear resolution, resourcing and delegation
• Championing realistic and manageable time management alongside project solutions & results
• Effective project governance including operational management of existing governance structures, including clear records & documentation requirements
• Utilize ASC’s Monday.com system to centrally oversee activities, resources and offer clear executive project reporting (project slide deck)
• Regular Data and Project reporting to senior management, project teams and critical stakeholders
• Project management of various core ASC strategic projects via our Project Governance process, including guiding the ASC Feed Programme implementation and Digital Audit Template etc.
• Supporting Project Governance processes and framework

Pay range and compensation package

Salary: circa 45,000 – 55,000 pro-rated for the contract term (10-months), based on credentials & experience.

Benefits: Minimum of 25 days holiday, pro-rata as accrued, with generous local benefits including Pension and a free coffee each week on ASC.

Person Profile

• Able to commit to 10-month minimum contract term
• Qualified / Experienced Project Manager happy to be ‘hands on’ with intricate and technical certification projects
• Comfortable motivating organisational change and/or transformation programmes and project works
• Solutions-focused approach to environmental and social issues through professional action
• Adaptable learner able to translate complex & elaborate project needs into clear project plans
• Enjoys engaging & influencing others collaboratively to focus on achieving project workflows and results
• Resilient solution-seeker able to increase ownership and autonomy across complex projects and global teams

Skills / Experience

• Qualified (level 7) in Programme / Project / Change Management or prior experience in overseeing several strategic projects / programmes to delivery, on time in full
• Knowledge of Project / Programme Management methodologies, approaches or frameworks e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Agile, SAFe etc.
• Experience working remotely with matrix or multi-partner environments (global / international workforces)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication techniques, able to apply this at all levels, acting as a ‘critical friend’ to the organisation
• Engagement, Delegation, Prioritisation and Planning know-how to help achievement of complex projects, to agreed standards & timeframes
• Strong risk and dependency management training / qualification
• Flexible working style / approach, able to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Proficient in all digital project management support systems / tools i.e. Microsoft Office, Monday.com (CRM), Teams/SharePoint etc.
• Professional certification e.g. MSP Practitioner, PgMP, PRINCE2, Agile is desirable
• Prior knowledge / experience in the food sector & certification programmes would be highly advantageous

Selection Process

Please send your CV and cover letter in English by e-mail to: recruitment@asc-aqua.org Your application will be reviewed, and ASC will vet and shortlist candidates based on skills & profile match of the advert. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to Interview (maximum 2 stages) held via Teams. Our selection methods include skills and competency assessments/tests or tasks, evidenced and/or scenario style questions and personal profile, preferences and working style discussions. ASC is a fully inclusive organisation so we are happy to support any accessibility needs.

To find out more about joining our growing global team who are Setting The Standard for Seafood check out our careers page.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of choice, reflecting the global community and therefore particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. ASC are a proud member of Inclusive Employers – EDI experts for inclusive workplaces.

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