Project Manager jobs in Edinburgh

Project Manager duties and responsibilities

A Project Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of projects. Their duties include planning, designing, executing and monitoring every aspect of a specific project. Depending on the requirements of the client and their level of experience or seniority, Project Managers can handle one or multiple projects at a time. Other duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager include:

• Meeting with top management and clients to identify project requirements, delivery timelines and costs

• Developing detailed project plans to guide clients, staff members and project teams and revising based on changing needs and requirements

• Identifying and assigning project tasks based on the skill sets, experience and strengths of staff members

• Monitoring project performance to ensure timely delivery

• Compiling and submitting project status reports to clients, management and other stakeholders

• Working effectively with relevant stakeholders for efficient project implementation

• Developing excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project stakeholders 

Fife's three major towns are Kirkcaldy, Dunfermline (set to be awarded city status) and Glenrothes. According to the 2012 estimate, Dunfermline is the largest settlement by population, followed by Kirkcaldy then Glenrothes. These towns are well known centres for shipbuilding. Shipbuilding provided employment for 6,300 people(headcount), contributing 0.24% of the total Scottish employment and 8% of the marine economy employment. Scottish shipbuilding accounts for around 23% of turnover and 19% of GVA of total UK output of the industry in 2019.