Senior Project Manager

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to deliver high-quality, complex projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies. The successful candidate will work closely with the Programme Manager/Account Director to achieve productivity goals and contribute to the organization's overall success.

Requirements

• Effectively run complex projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Support the efficient flow of work by providing solutions to issues and blockers
• Produce accurate status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues
• Manage several workstreams successfully, ensuring the teams understand what is expected of them in terms of output and quality
• Manage the interdependencies between the various workstreams
• Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience, suggesting process and practical improvements as appropriate
• Motivate teams to achieve individual and team objectives, in order to delivery high quality outputs within agreed timeframes
• Provide support to Junior Project Managers within your account
• Review and update the project resource plan on a regular basis, keeping tight control of project budgets
• Foster close relationships with senior management and business stakeholders, be seen as a credible, reliable expert
• Develop customer confidence by understanding their needs and delivering first class solutions
• Set and manage client expectations, including resolving client escalations with diplomacy.
• Chair steering committees/meetings/reviews with multiple external stakeholders
• Plan and Co-ordinate discovery workshops with external stakeholders ranging from users to senior levels
• Keep up to date with emerging industry practices

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