You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our software team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere... but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started.
We want YOU to come and to help us to manage our exciting upcoming projects.
Are you ready for your next mission?
If so, we'd love to hear from you...
Role Info:
Implementation Project Manager
Remote based with visits to company offices as needed
Competitive Market Salary
Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More...
Hours: 37.5 hours per week between 08:00 - 19:00, flexible hours
Reporting to: PMO Manager
Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice
Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023
Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More...
Your Background / Skills: Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Risk Management, Negotiation, Budget Management.
About us:
We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services.
We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile.
By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency.
We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it.
Our Tech:
Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower®, is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business.
Empower® is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue.
This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say:
"It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us".
The Implementation Project Manager Opportunity:
As Implementation Project Manager, you will oversee end-to-end software implementations that are pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects within predefined budgetary, timeline, and quality parameters while fostering strong collaboration with customer stakeholders.
This role involves strategic planning, meticulous coordination, and adept leadership to manage project scope, resources, and risks effectively. By serving as the primary liaison between the project team and customer stakeholders, the project manager facilitates clear communication, manages expectations, and resolves issues promptly to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
Where you'll add value:
+ Developing detailed project plans
+ Creating and managing project budgets
+ Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
+ Assigning tasks to team members, and ensuring that resources are effectively utilised
+ Developing project schedules and timelines and monitoring progress against milestones
+ Identifying potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery
+ Acting as the primary point of contact for customer and internal stakeholders
+ Implementing quality assurance processes to ensure that deliverables are met
+ Facilitating the management of change requests
+ Identifying and resolving issues and conflicts that arise during the project
+ Maintaining comprehensive project documentation
+ Providing leadership and direction to project team members
+ Ensuring proper project closure activities are conducted, including finalising all project documentation, conducting post-project reviews, and transitioning deliverables to the appropriate stakeholders or support teams
About you:
+ Hold a Project Management Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PRINCE2, or Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) is beneficial but not essential
+ Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end software implementation projects
+ Prior experience interacting with customers and managing client relationships
+ Strong expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., PSA, Microsoft Project) to effectively plan, execute, and monitor projects
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
+ Demonstrated leadership skills to inspire and motivate project teams
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Proficiency in assessing and mitigating project risks
+ Effective negotiation skills
+ Financial acumen to develop and manage project budgets
What's on Offer:
+ Life assurance
+ Pension
+ Holiday purchase scheme
+ Volunteering days
+ Long service awards
+ Contribution towards professional qualifications
+ Contribution towards membership fees
+ Employee assistance programme
+ Health cashback plan
+ And more....
Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team.