Job Description
Our aim is to become a market leader in the provision of Electric Vehicle charging solutions to Local Authorities and Businesses as part of our strategy to lead the transition to zero carbon.
The goal is to undertake an ambitious electric vehicle charging installation program, deploying high volume and quality EV installations across the nation. Our aim is to make the world a better place, one charge point at a time.
About the role
IT Project Manager will work within Zest’s IT team with internal software development and test team, complimented by select external resources where appropriate. The IT Project Manager will run the agile scrum process, in conjunction with the Business Analysts and Lead Developers, as a servant leader. Reporting directly into the CTO this is a rare opportunity to shape green field IT projects from inception to completion, in a relatively nascent market, without the burden of technical debt and carefully controlled commercial delivery pressures. Our development program is focused on creating value based on an exceptional customer experience from day one.
Key Accountabilities
The role is responsible for:
* Using agile methodology values, principles, and practices to plan, manage, and deliver solutions.
* Working with the Business Analysts to determining and managing tasks, issues, risks, and action items.
* Scheduling and facilitating scrum events, meetings, and decision-making processes.
* Monitoring progress and performance and helping teams to make improvements.
* Planning and organising demos and product/system testing in conjunction with the quality assurance team
* Ensuring the proper use of collaborative processes and removing impediments for the scrum team
* Tracking project processes, deliverables, and financials.
* Preparing and presenting status reports to stakeholders
* Timely and accurate reporting of project progress
* Tracking of project costs, working in conjunction with Finance team
* Management of risk and issues registers
* Presentation of project status at overarching customer Project Board meetings
* Coordinating key internal and external partners, including third-party contractors, to deliver quality, on time and at the agreed cost
* Working with other key parties to ensure Zest is continuously working to improve how we do business
* Plus, any other duties as required by the leadership team
Outcome, Results and Key performance indicators
· Achievement of deployment and installation targets
· Achievement of downtime targets
· Achievement of resource allocation and budgetary targets
Knowledge and Skills
· 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, IT Project Manager or in a similar role.
· Working knowledge of agile methodology, techniques, and frameworks, such as Scrum or Kanban, to deliver solutions.
· Management experience
· Excellent people and project management skills
· Strong communication and presentation skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Behaviours
· Tenacious and resourceful
· Practical problem solver
· Excellent communicator
· Ability to influence and engage others
· Collaborative worker
We are currently unable to sponsor applicants; you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this role.