Project Manager

1 week ago

Co West Midlands, United Kingdom Hays Full time

Your new company

Located in a modern campus in Birmingham City Centre, where Digital Technology is a thriving, vibrant, and inspiring learning community committed to excellence in research, high quality teaching and impactful industrial engagement.

They are committed to providing career growth and a clear pathway to success.

Your new role
I'm excited to be working with a Birmingham based organisation focused in Higher Education who are currently looking for a Project manager on a permanent basis to join their IT Project Management Office.
The main purpose of this role is to manage the delivery of IT projects in support of their Software Portfolio which delivers their Technology and Digital Improvement Strategies.You will be involved in creating and co-ordinating plans that involve Software suppliers, Technical Architects and IT Operational Technical teams.You will work with senior stakeholders to define and maintain project plans, engaging with and influencing to ensure the project will deliver agreed business objectives on time, within cost and to defined quality levels.You will also work with other project leads and team managers across IT Services and the wider University to ensure that the projects deliver in line with ongoing strategic developments and standards.Knowledge and experience of managing and delivering Software projects is essential to be able to provide subject-matter expert network knowledge on risks and dependencies, as well as be experienced at managing challenges around customer requirements and timescales versus capacity both technically and operationally This role requires a self-starter, who is extremely organised, proactive, has strong attention to detail and has a minimum of 5 years experience in IT project management
With excellent stakeholder expectations management, communication, project documentation skills required, along with strong project management knowledge and experience.

What you'll need to succeed
  • Plan, schedule, monitor and report on project activities to ensure that each part contributes to the overall achievement of the projects
  • Identify issues with project delivery, cost, risk, inter-dependencies, impact on current business activities and the benefits to be realised and ensure that these are managed appropriately and reported effectively
  • Produce clear, timely and accurate project documentation - Business cases, PID's, Plans, RAID logs and reports
  • In managing the project, you will work closely with relevant team leads and suppliers to initiate required works, monitor delivery and recommend corrective action where appropriate and reporting on overall project status
  • Be proactive in strategic engagement with technical teams, building strong working relationships and understanding of their technical areas
  • Demonstrative experience in gathering Epics, User stories, and supporting the Business Analysis function on gathering clear sets of requirements is essential
  • Ability to stage plan well, defining clear and measurable milestones is needed
  • Strong financial budgeting, forecasting and management is required
  • Maintain an accurate RAID log, and proactive review and execution of mitigations is imperative
  • Excellent workshop hosting, board preparation and delivery is required - including setting agendas with clear outcomes, and presenting quality
  • Work with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to understand and agree what will meet their needs and to ensure that appropriate expectations are defined
  • Demonstrate a successful track record of managing projects in a complex working environment, especially in the areas of software, applications and integrations


What you'll get in return

  • 32 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension
  • Life cover
  • Income protection
  • Hybrid working

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Desired Skills and Experience

at least 5 years experience in a similar role

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