We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.
We are looking for a Red Hat (Openshift/AAP) Project Manager for a 12 Months contract based in Bristol on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs.
Job description - the role
The Red Hat (Openshift/AAP) Project Manager will initiate and manages one or more projects as part of the IT Programme. Work collaboratively with the Programme Manager, other Project Managers, Business Stakeholders, Technical Team, IT vendors and the Senior IT Leaders to ensure successful project delivery for cost, schedule, scope and benefits.
As a Red Hat (OpenShift/AAP) Project Manager you will be responsible for:
- Initiating projects working with the Business Analyst and Solution Architect to complete the scope definition, business benefits case, high level requirements, IT scheme, and other articles as required.
- Providing regular updates to Communication to the Programme Manager, Portfolio Manager, and other stakeholders.
- Providing Financial data on a weekly basis to track progress of the project.
- Providing project oversight identifying gaps and facilitating effective communication channels and escalation paths for project leads, team members and stakeholders.
- Providing visibility to the team of the documentation required to pass the quality gates and ensuring compliance with the Group IT project delivery process.
- Ensuring that projects are formally closed with all project documentation stored appropriately.
- Ensuring assigned projects manage scope following the change request process.
What we require from the candidate:
- Must be capable of obtaining UK SC Clearance. i.e. no known blockers to this.
- Having experience in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and/or Red Hat OpenShift.
- Financial management and commercial awareness.
- Vendor management and procurement expertise.
- Team management, communications skills.
- Strong Project Management methods - planning, risk and issue management, etc.
Next steps
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.