Project Manager

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