Technical Project Manager
Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: Warwick & London (Once a week in office)
Remuneration: Daily rate from £550 to £600
Contract Details: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months
Are you a talented Technical Project Manager looking for an exciting opportunity in the Utilities industry? Our client, an industry leader, is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to join their team as a Technical Project Manager. In this role, you will have the chance to work on a groundbreaking Data Sharing Infrastructure Pilot that has industry-wide impact. If you are skilled in cloud platforms and have experience in technical project delivery, we want to hear from you!
About our Client:
Our client, a prominent player in the Utilities industry, is at the forefront of driving the decarbonization of the energy system. As an independent organisation responsible for planning Britain's electricity and gas networks, our client is committed to shaping the future of energy. Join their Digital Data and Technology team on this transformative journey and help bring the future of energy to life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, objectives, and scope using the Agile Product-led model.
- Develop an Agile project plan, including iterative development cycles, product backlog, and sprint planning.
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies, taking an Agile approach to risk management.
- Coordinate and manage Agile project activities, ensuring adherence to iterative development cycles and sprint timelines.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between cross-functional Agile teams, including product/platform owners, developers, and operations.
- Monitor project progress and address any issues or risks that arise during Agile iterations.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular Agile updates, including sprint reviews and product demonstrations.
- Drive Agile change management strategies for smooth adoption, including continuous improvement and adaptation.
- Maintain Agile project documentation, overarching MSP project plan, and sprint-level plans.
- Generate regular Agile status reports, showcasing progress and product increments.
- Responsible for inputs to regular governance forums, reporting delivery status, risks, issues, and finance status.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Strong experience in project management, particularly in leading technical delivery projects.
- Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and experience in applying them to project management.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and effectively communicating with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in quantifying project goals, objectives, and scope and aligning them with DevSecOps, SRE, and Agile principles.
- Familiarity with ADO.
Our client, as an equal opportunity employer, values diversity and inclusion. They foster a culture that drives employee engagement and delivers superior performance to the communities they serve. They welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact within the Utilities industry, apply now as our client's Technical Project Manager!