Project Manager

Full Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the Delivery team.

Working as part of a small team, the individual will be responsible for supporting strategic priorities by implementing business and technical solutions, within agreed timescales and budget.

Accountable for

• Lead projects that support International strategic objectives
• Ensuring business benefits are delivered in line with specified tolerances of time, cost, quality and risk
• Managing, reporting and communicating progress
• Business engagement of the benefits from start up, to closure and benefits realisation

Duties and Responsibilities

• analysing project proposals to determine approach, resource requirements and limitations
• supporting business case development and tracking throughout delivery
• planning and monitoring the project including stage and exception plans
• mobilising and motivating the project team to deliver and contribute effectively
• monitoring third party contributions where applicable
• managing and reporting project risks, including the development of contingency plans
• monitoring and reporting overall progress, resourcing and budget, initiating corrective action where necessary
• maintaining project governance, change control and configuration management
• maintaining an awareness of potential dependencies with other projects and their impact
• identifying and acquiring support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project
• conducting lessons learned to review implementation approach and management, preparing any follow-on action recommendations
• working with IT stakeholders to ensure products are delivered to technical standards
• working with the sponsor and team to ensure a smooth transition to business as usual position and ensuring benefits are owned and measured

Technical skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Prince 2 or equivalent Project Management certification
• Solid understanding of MS applications and project management tools, for the planning, tracking and manipulation of project plans, data and MI
• Demonstrable experience of working in project management and driving business outcomes
• Strong capability in project financial management
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong change management / business improvement experience
• Meticulous in planning and execution
• Knowledge & experience of Agile delivery methodology desirable
• Knowledge & experience in vendor contract negotiation and management desirable