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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @Sword Group
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
About the role:
The IT Project Manager is responsible for delivering overall project objectives and specific team deliverables, by planning project activities and executing assigned tasks within the expected quality standards to ensure project success.
This role can be split between home and on-site. Ideally based in Glasgow or Perth, Scotland.
Here's what the role looks like:
* Manage a portfolio of projects of varying size and complexity, ensuring delivery within scope, on time, and within budget.
* Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans.
* Assemble, plan, and lead technical teams to achieve project objectives.
* Track project progress and costs, managing changes through a controlled Change management process.
* Create and maintain project documentation to track actions, risks, and issues.
* Provide project reporting internally and externally.
* Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
* Manage risks and mitigations.
* Facilitate workshops with diverse stakeholders.
Requirements:
Key skills and experience:
* Experienced IT Project Manager with a background in delivering diverse IT projects.
* Collaborates with highly experienced technical teams.
* Supports clients and colleagues through complex transformation programmes, focusing on networking solutions and systems integration.
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in technology and project management methodologies.
* Experience with large capital projects.
* Knowledge of Microsoft Products (e.g., PowerBI, Forms) is beneficial.
Benefits:
At Sword, we prioritize our people through training, career development, and inclusive team-building. Our benefits include:
* Personalized career development plans with diverse learning opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
* A comprehensive benefits package including generous leave, family-friendly benefits, pension, private health, well-being schemes, employee assistance programs, and discounts.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and ensuring fair consideration. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please inform us.
Additional details:
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Project Management, IT
* Industries: IT Services, IT Consulting
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