Business Improvement Project Manager

We are seeking an Business Improvement Project Manager for an immediate c4 month contract based in Aberdeen.  The succesful applicant can be engaged on either a PAYE or Ltd Co contract.

We are seeking candidates who have come from a Business Improvement background.

Day rate is negotiable and it will be a 3/2 hybrid working model.

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of key business improvement initiatives within a broader transformation programme.

This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of the project, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, and maintaining high standards of governance, quality and stakeholder engagement.

The Project Manager is a dedicated role reporting to the Business Improvement Programme Manager and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery.

Responsibilities include planning and tracking, risk and issue management, change control, stakeholder coordination and ensuring quality and consistency of project outputs.

This role has the following responsibilities and outputs:

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of the assigned business improvement project.
• Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved on time.
• Maintain alignment with programme-level goals and governance standards.
• Support programme-level governance by maintaining accurate project documentation, reporting, and controls.
• Ensure quality assurance across all project deliverables and manage dependencies with other initiatives.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues, escalating where appropriate.
• Manage change control processes to ensure scope and objectives remain aligned.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and external partners to ensure effective collaboration.
• Facilitate regular project updates and contribute to programme-level reporting for the Executive Leadership Team.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to programme-level knowledge sharing.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimisation and innovation.

Professional/Educational Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in project management within business improvement, transformation, or operational excellence programmes ideally within the energy, oil & gas, or industrial sectors.

• Strong understanding of project governance, lifecycle management, and delivery methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).

• Experience working within a PMO or structured programme environment is highly desirable.

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider program team.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP) are desirable.

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programmes.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and reporting skills.



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Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.