**Project Manager
- Contract Duration: 6 Months (initially)
- Location: Farringdon, London
- Job Type: Contract (Hybrid working model, 2-3 days in the office)
- Rate £475-550 Inside IR35 depending on experience
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team, working on key Technology functions within a prestigious organisation with a rich history. The role involves end-to-end accountability for the management of one or more Technology-related projects, focusing on "Bulk Delivery" and "Specialist Services". This is an opportunity to contribute to a company that has been a cornerstone of postal services for over 500 years and is now looking to expand its Commercial IT and Parcels team.
**Day-to-day of the role:
- Lead and deliver change projects successfully.
- Provide inspirational leadership within a matrix management structure.
- Communicate effectively with a broad audience, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Maintain progress and resolve issues with resilience and persistence.
- Delegate and negotiate effectively, maintaining perspective in challenging situations.
- Manage stakeholders and team dynamics proficiently.
- Apply commercial acumen and value-driven supplier management.
- Oversee financial management aspects of the project.
- Support the project team with technical knowledge for issue resolution.
- Encourage innovation and creative problem-solving.
- Set clear targets and hold individuals, teams, and suppliers accountable.
**Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in delivering change projects.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder, and people management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to remain calm and maintain perspective under pressure.
- Commercial awareness and financial management experience.
- Good technical knowledge, preferably with experience in IT development lifecycles (Agile, Iterative, Waterfall).
- Desirable: Experience with system integration, frameworks, API development, and Agile/Lean methodologies. Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Jira, HP Application Lifecycle Management, and MS Office tools.
**Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with a historic and leading organisation.
- Hybrid working model allowing flexibility.
- Exposure to high-profile technology projects.
- Professional development in a supportive and dynamic environment.
To apply for this Project Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.