Are you a Project Manager who is experienced in IT Infrastructure and managing software delivery and/or delivering project services to multi-client environments, seeking an opportunity to work with a successful well-established global company?
We have a great opportunity to work in newly refurbished offices with state-of-the-art technology, and with a company that recognises hard work and commitment.
The Role
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects which could be either internal or external.
You will need to ensure the effective delivery of services such as Effective License Position & Optimization Service for some of the mega-vendors such as IBM, SAP, and Oracle.
Delivering internal projects which will consist of working with teams such as security, marketing, development, or the senior leadership team
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, track, and manage multiple concurrent projects and programs to successful completion.
Plan, organize, and communicate: Develop and manage project timelines to schedule. Proactively. anticipate impacts of the current and future project phases.
Translate project plans into business speak ensuring clear communication to stakeholders.
Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management:
Anticipate risks and issues; use problem-solving and collaboration skills to take corrective action proactively to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
Work with stakeholders to identify dependencies bringing risk to the project.
Communicate risks and issues clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Prepare detailed project plans for all project work streams.
Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes.
Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources.
Lead the project team through its planning, organisation, and communication.
Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope.
Provide status reports regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across leadership and external customers.
Identify and develop trusted relationships with project and program stakeholders and sponsors.
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs. Drive continuous improvement, including behaviours, templates, processes, and best practices based on lessons learned from projects.
Coach, mentor and motivate Junior Project Managers.
Deliver appropriate and effective executive-level communication.
Key Skills and Experience
Essential:
5+ years of project management and related experience.
Relevant industry experience, including Broad knowledge of IT Infrastructure and managing software delivery and/or delivering project services to multi-client environments.
Project Management qualification such as Prince2 Practitioner or/and AgilePM Practitioner.
Experience in project governance, such as RAID log, Project Status Reports, and Scope management.
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience seeing technical projects through the full life cycle.
Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Suite.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and delivering against multiple objectives.
Understand the importance of detail and organisation required for project delivery.
Experienced at managing multiple stakeholder groups and balancing diplomacy and tact with assertiveness.
Very good prioritisation skills to balance key priorities.
A strong customer-centric approach.
Strives to do the "right thing", not just the "easy thing".
A desire to understand the products and processes.
A rational thinker with the ability to make effective decisions.
Prioritises effectively maintains a clear focus, and sees action through to delivery.
Is energetic, determined, positive, goal-focused, and consistent - even under pressure.
Builds trust and demonstrates integrity in all circumstances.
Desirable:
Knowledge of Software Asset Management.
Knowledge of both Product and Service delivery.
This is an office-based role, Monday to Friday
Salary from £45k - £60k - Negotiable for the right person and experience
Excellent Benefits
• Competitive annual leave with an optional additional holiday-buy scheme.
• Bupa private medical care, with options to add dependants.
• Bupa Blua app that provides access to a remote GP 24/7.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Total-earnings Pension Scheme.
• Onsite Gym
• Company Perk and Discount Portal.
• Complimentary refreshments.
• Free on-site parking and electric vehicle charging
• Regular social events
New Ventures Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy