James Adams is looking for a highly organised and experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver projects from initiation through to successful completion. This role requires a proactive individual with a proven track record of managing projects on time, within budget, and according to scope.
Location: Stoke-On-Trent hybrid remote.
Responsibilities:
* Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility.
* Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, resources, and budget.
* Secure and allocate resources effectively to project activities.
* Coordinate internal teams and external vendors for seamless project execution.
* Implement change management processes to manage scope, schedule, and cost variations.
* Monitor project progress, using appropriate tools and techniques, and report regularly on performance.
* Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
* Proactively identify and mitigate project risks.
* Develop and implement issue resolution plans, escalating concerns as needed.
* Manage relationships with external vendors, overseeing functional design, development, and implementation.
* Prepare and deliver regular project status reports.
* Collaborate with testing teams to develop and execute test plans.
* Create and maintain thorough project documentation.
* Ensure project objectives are achieved and benefits are realised.
* Conduct project closure activities, documenting lessons learned.
The ideal candidate will possess:
* At least one year of experience in project delivery.
* Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
* Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and lead change.
* Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
* Superb planning and organisational abilities.
* Familiarity with various change management methodologies.
* Proficiency in relevant software tools, such as MS Project and Visio.
* A solid understanding of user acceptance testing (UAT), testing, and development processes.
If of interest, please send your CV now to apply!