Senior Project Manager

VML is seeking a Senior Project Manager to deliver high-quality, complex projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies. The role requires 4+ years of software development Project Management experience, eCommerce experience ideally within a retail environment, and a good understanding of the software development lifecycle and release management. The successful candidate will have excellent negotiation skills, a solid time management & organisational skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. The role offers a great benefits package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers, and much more.

Requirements

• 4+ years of software development Project Management experience, eCommerce experience ideally within a retail environment
• Good understanding of the software development lifecycle and release management
• Ability to define, manage and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines
• Ability to manage expectations with senior external stakeholders
• Ability to build relationships with senior external stakeholders
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, embrace and react to change with enthusiasm and critical thinking
• Experience of leading and managing teams at different stages of the team’s lifecycle
• Experience of modern software development practices
• Strong understanding of agile delivery techniques and lean ways of working
• Experience of managing people and financial budgets (including project budgeting, monitoring financials, reporting etc)
• Solid time management & organisational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Relevant Project Management qualifications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Packages, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Minimum BA/BS degree with a major in information management, marketing, communications, business or other closely-related areas is an advantage

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Training opportunities
• Competitive pension
• Medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Social events
• Opportunities to buy and sell holidays
• Family friendly policies
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers