Purpose of Role:
To plan and deliver IT change projects to the agreed time, quality and cost standards. Ensure that projects follow the Stonegate project governance framework. Work with IT colleagues to ensure that projects align with the IT strategy. Work to ensure that business colleagues are fully engaged and can contribute to successful project delivery.
Responsibilities:
Team Leadership
Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams
Design project team structures and plans (with internal and external resources) to maximise effectiveness
Strategy and Planning
Ensure project plans are comprehensive, deliverable, and appropriately resourced
Support continuous improvement of IT Development team processes and procedures
Development and Deployment
Ensure that all projects conform to design and architectural standards
Create a suitable testing framework to ensure that change is non-disruptive
Engage with IT Operations to ensure safe delivery into a production service
Stakeholder Management
Work closely with project stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered in line with agreed expectations
Communicate project progress to all stakeholders
Identify and mange any issues impacting project delivery
Financial Management
Provide strict financial control of project costs/budgets
Provide clear and transparent reporting of all IT development/project expenditure
Governance
Identify, track and manage project risks
Seek appropriate agreement from IT colleagues for solution designs
Ensure projects follow the Stonegate project governance framework
Supplier Management
Work with suppliers to agree workable technical solutions and realistic deliver plans
Maintain relationships with all key supplier contacts
Budget & Staff Management Accountabilities
Task management of IT project team (Business Analyst, 3rd party test resource etc.)
Accountable for fiscal control of project budgets (£50k - £750k)
Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:
Essential:
Proven project delivery experience including management of multiple workstreams
Experience of managing suppliers to deliver in line with agreed plans
Experience of working in a B2C, customer focussed company
A good communicator able to create accurate and informative summaries of complex project updates/issues
Stakeholder engagement and management
Experience of project initiation including requirements gathering, agreeing scope and defining proposed solutions
Numerate and highly comfortable with standard project management tools and packages
Desirable:
Hospitality experience
Agile and/or PRINCE qualified (or appropriate practical experience)
What's in it for you?
25 days annual leave
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
Pension
Vitality Healthcare
Opt in dental insurance programme
Annual bonus scheme
The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate
Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers
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