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.

• 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.

People are our business worldwide 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.