Project Manager - SDLC, Agile, Stakeholder Management - Outside IR35 - 6 month contract
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Project Manager to work onsite with one of our key clients, the UK market leader in the travel industry. Your primary responsibilities will involve ensuring seamless communication between the client and our development team, and removing any blockers to development. Collaborating closely with the Business Analyst, you will deliver bespoke software solutions that enhance functionality and design efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.
- Organize and oversee time and project management to meet deadlines consistently.
- Proactively identify and mitigate risks and issues.
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all project aspects.
- Work independently and as part of a team with a professional approach to time, costs, and deadlines.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
- Oversee and manage complex technical projects.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including external suppliers, to ensure project requirements are met.
- Navigate the software development lifecycle, particularly in an agile environment.
- Utilize project management tools and methodologies proficiently.
- Facilitate productive meetings and workshops to drive project progress.
- Identify and eliminate blockers to development to maintain team productivity.
- Apply strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking to address project challenges.
- Maintain an analytical mindset with strong business acumen.
- Align project goals with overall business objectives, keeping the bigger picture in mind.
Essential Characteristics:
- Proven ability to build excellent relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Strong capability in managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills.
- Proactive in identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Professional approach to time, costs, and deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience in managing complex technical projects.
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders, including external suppliers.
- Experience with software development project lifecycles, especially in an agile environment.
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- Ability to facilitate effective meetings and workshops.
- Experience in identifying and removing development blockers.
- Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking abilities.
- Analytical mindset with strong business acumen.
- Ability to align project goals with business objectives.
Desirable Characteristics:
- Experience in the travel industry.
- Interest in learning about various industries (healthcare, business, engineering, property, entertainment, etc.).
- Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.
- Positive attitude and resilience under pressure.
- Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments and requirements.
- Familiarity with APIs and technical documentation.
- Understanding of integration projects and their complexities
This contract will be 6 months and falls outside of IR35, onsite 4 days per week in Hythe.
Please click apply to be considered for the role.
Project Manager - SDLC, Agile, Stakeholder Management - Outside IR35 - 6 month contract