The role
As Project Manager you are accountable for the end-to-end delivery of a diverse range of projects, within an agreed but flexible framework and governance structure.
In this role you will:
* Work with the Head of Project Management to decide which approach should be deployed on each project including the appropriate use of documentation and controls including but not limited to User Stories and Acceptance Criteria, Project Plans, Wireframes, Technical Specs, Test Plans, Project Reports and Client Action Logs.
* Ensure JIRA and Confluence are being utilised in line with our process, that JIRA boards are maintained and that each project has an eazyBI ETC report.
* Maintaining a Risk and Issues log and working to mitigate these.
* Monitori progress vs plan and taking corrective action or escalating when required.
* Provide progress updates to internal stakeholders and communicating directly with client stakeholders.
* Facilitate workshops and producing associated outputs.
* Lead the delivery team in scoping, producing costs and robust capacity and delivery plans, whilst ensuring they are motivated, collaborating and working well together
* Identify obstacles and help the team plan around or overcome them
* Prioritise work and focus the team on what is most important to achieve a good outcome for our clients
* Encourage and facilitate continuous improvement
* You will help lead the team from the front, inspiring and driving the team to share our ethos for hard work and great results.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Project delivery practices: You can identify, compare, and decide which processes or delivery methods to use.
* Financial management: You understand our pricing model and work with the wider team to appropriately scope and cost work. You know how to balance cost vs. value. You understand the importance of revenue recognition and work with the Development Project/Team lead to ensure ETC’s are accurate, properly considered and completed on a weekly basis.
* Communication: You know how to communicate effectively, overcoming departmental boundaries. You can effectively translate and accurately communicate to technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as facilitate discussions within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Planning: You know the importance of planning and forecasting and the different ways to develop a plan. You know how to communicate plans, assumptions, and progress to stakeholders.
* Making our process work: You focus on the outcome. You challenge disproportionate processes and suggest improvements to broken ones.
* Ownership and initiative: You take ownership of problems and work with the necessary teams to resolve them.
* Maintaining delivery momentum: You understand the different phases of project delivery and can contribute to, plan, and run these. You can solve issues and unblock problems. You know how to plan work, track progress, and use the relevant agile ceremonies to ensure the team are working towards delivery commitments.
* Team dynamics and collaboration: You can maintain, influence, and motivate a team. You can give and receive feedback. You can recognise and deal with issues and facilitate conflict resolution. You know how to help teams maintain a focus on delivery while being aware of budget and timeline constraints.
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000
What's in it for you?
Benefits
Generous Pension Scheme
We want a secure future for all our team. Join our Pension Scheme and 10% will be matched by us.
Lots of holidays
34 days holidays so we can all relax and enjoy our time off. Also, you get an extra day for every year you work (up to 5 extra days)
Free Gym Membership
Exclusive membership to the hi-tech Village Gym, or a contribution to a gym of your choice
Flexible working
We have been a champion of flexible working long before the pandemic
Free Private Healthcare
Every team member gets private healthcare, to make sure you get access to the best treatment.
Mental health aware
We are passionate about mental health, so everyone gets access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. You can also become one of our mental health first aiders.
42% off a New Bike
Take part in the Cycle-to-Work scheme and save up to 42% on a new bike.
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
We are a family-oriented company. Get enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a huge celebration when you bring in the baby!
Daily Coffee, Friday Drinks and Mountains of Fruit
Fresh fruit, bottomless caffeine, and celebratory drinks every Friday for a week well done!
The Best Social Scene
From summer BBQs on a private island on Loch Lomond to Christmas glamour there’s always something to look forward to.
£1000 Referral Bonus
You get a grand every time one of your friends join the team.
Long-term service rewards
The longer you stay, the more we celebrate you. At each major milestone you’ll get a surprise gift as a big thank you.
After you’ve sent in your CV…