2021_60 Senior Project Manager

SUMMARY:
Our external client is looking for a Senior Project Manager with 7 or more years' experience in Project Management with a PMI or Prince 2 or other PM certification. Experience of management in IT infrastructure programs and projects. 5 month contract with possibility of extension.

POSITION INFO:
Purpose of role:

• Build and manage the end-to-end project plan, and monitor/report progress. Effectively manage scope and dependencies. Identify risks and issues and proactively resolve/mitigate them. Ensure that the project is delivered to time, cost, and quality
• Ensure that business outcomes are defined, approved, and delivered. Be responsible for benefits realization, and ensure that benefits are delivered in the best way possible
• Support strong governance, aligned with the overall governance, and ensure that timely decisions are taken.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with project stakeholders
• This role is focused on supporting the Programme team to successfully implement and embed an innovative new agile delivery methodology within Three''s data and analytics function, in collaboration with the broader business
• Support the Programme manager in the overall successful delivery of the Programme

Experience and knowledge:

• 7 or more years'' experience in Project Management with a PMI or Prince 2 or other PM certification.
• Experience of management in IT infrastructure programs and projects
• Experience of working on projects that have involved the introduction of new ways of working / processes / methodologies into a business
• Highly proficient in Project Management principles, methods, techniques, and tools
• Highly numerate, with strong financial management
• Strong supplier & people management skills

• Agile/SCRUM (Certified SCRUM master preferred)
• Experience of innovation initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience (Postgraduate Preferred)
• Five to six years of experience in Project Management activities
• Project Management Qualification (PMP preferred)

Preferred skills/ experience:

• Well-developed organizational/documentation skills
• Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to review data
• Must have very good project planning and management skills and ability to develop and manage changes and implementations
• Must have strong client orientation and excellent relationship skills
• The candidate will need ability to prioritize and multitask

 

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