Job Title: Project Manager - Software Implementation
Location: Canary Wharf/Remote - expectations are to be in the office 2 days per week, but not every week you will be required to go into the office.
Salary/Rate: £300 - £350 per day INSIDE IR35 - Perm salary will not be as low
Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: The contract is up until the end of the year Dec 2024, but will go permanent in the new year.
Company Introduction
Coltech is partnered with a prestigious start up financial services client who are looking for an experienced Project Manager.
Looking for a Project Manager to oversee a critical software implementation project within the client's organisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing software projects, with a preference for experience in the financial services or insurance industries. Familiarity with cloud projects, particularly in Azure is also a big advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
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Project Planning and Execution: Manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure the successful completion of software implementation projects.
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Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, vendors, and senior management to ensure alignment on project goals, deliverables, and timelines.
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Agile Methodology: Lead and manage the project using Agile methodologies, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
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Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring timely communication and resolution to keep the project on track.
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Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality assurance process, ensuring that deliverables meet the required standards and specifications.
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Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular project status reports, ensuring that all project documentation is maintained and up-to-date.
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Budget Management: Monitor project budgets and expenditures, ensuring cost-effective resource utilization and reporting on financial performance.
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Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
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Proven experience in project management, specifically in software implementation projects.
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Experience in the financial services or insurance industry is highly desirable.
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Experience with cloud projects, particularly on Microsoft Azure, is a strong advantage.
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Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software quality assurance practices.
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, or similar.
Apply now for immediate consideration