Senior Project Manager

2 months ago

England, United Kingdom Chartered Management Institute Full time

Location: Hybrid between home and our London & Corby office, with flexible working

Reports to: Chief Digitech Officer

Salary: £75,000 plus excellent benefits

Closing Date: 17th October 2024


About the role:

The key business objectives for this transformation will be data strategy, user experience and business continuity. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating deliveries of products across multiple projects simultaneously and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality IT products that meet the needs of our customers.


Responsibilities:

  • Support the Transformation Programme Manager with the three key business objectives: data strategy, user experience and business continuity
  • Strong involvement in the delivery of the IT and data system change strategy, from planning and design to testing and deployment, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
  • Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and timelines, and communicate progress and status to internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and customer support, to ensure that projects are meeting customer needs and requirements
  • Manage project risks and issues and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts on project timelines and budgets


About you:

We are an inclusive employer and welcome all diverse backgrounds, where individuality is celebrated, creating both a forward-thinking team and a supportive space for everyone in the CMI team. We actively invite applications from diverse cultures and experience.

  • We are looking for someone who can enhance our culture and align with our core values. We want someone who is ‘Passionate’ in making a positive difference to the skills of managers and leaders, ‘Practical’; with the ability to make quick and smart decisions, ‘Progressive’ about creating a better future and maintaining a ‘Professional’ code of conduct, through being accountable and ethical in everything that we do.
  • Strong experience in delivering large scale transformation projects focused on customer user experience (internal & external)
  • Excellent project management skills, delivery focused and able to work at pace with a strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools, including Agile/Scrum, Jira, and Confluence
  • Previous experience guiding and training project managers and ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects on time and within budget
  • Strong collaboration skills, the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner
  • Highly self motivated with excellent organisational and planning skills with an agile and flexible approach
  • Background in complex not-for-profit and/or commercial organisations


Why CMI:

Are you looking to join a dynamic and ambitious organisation? At CMI, new leadership and management strategies are at the fore-front of what we do. We know the importance of fresh ideas and encourage new perspectives. We are a not for profit, Sunday Times Best Company To Work for 2023, with a Platinum Accreditation with Investors in People. We offer an engaging, flexible and collaborative culture with a wealth of opportunity for professional development.


It doesn’t stop there. We believe we are only as good as the people that work at CMI and in turn offer a competitive benefits package for all employees:

  • Flexible working - whether that’s from home or in the office; wherever works best for you. We are not a traditional 9 to 5, we are flexible with what hours you work and when you work. Our offices in both London and Corby provide comfortable collaboration spaces for team get-togethers
  • 21 days’ holiday + 8 days’ Bank Holiday + 4.5 days allocated for CMI holiday over Christmas and New Year period - with annual leave days increasing with length of service and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday
  • Wellbeing and mental health - in-house mental health first-aid trainers, BUPA Employee Assistance for 24 hour support and access to Kooth, an online mental health platform
  • Inclusion at our core - Our colleague-led Inclusion Hubs for Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Menopause, Age, Disability and SocioEconomic are open for anyone to join
  • CMI membership - take advantage of our amazing courses and become a Chartered Manager. Plus, CMI will pay your professional membership to one additional organisation of choice
  • Rewards and Recognition scheme - cash prizes awarded to employees throughout the year
  • Socials - with an active social team, we have a book club, baking club, gardening club, Karate classes and regular team outings
  • Pension - we add an extra 6% of your gross salary to your pension pot every month after 3 months


About us:

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) sets the Professional Standard in Management and Leadership. We have worked with businesses and education providers to inspire people to unleash their potential through qualifications, apprenticeships and training to become skilled, confident and successful managers and leaders, resulting in Chartered Manager status - the ultimate management accolade, which is proven to boost individuals’ career prospects, management capability and impact in the workplace.


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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a high number of suitable applicants.

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