Project Manager

About Kinsmen Group

From our locations in the U.S. and U.K., we help companies transform how they use data. Since 2015, Kinsmen Group has been working to simplify the complexities of information management through a service-oriented approach. As an independent firm, we are agile and flexible in this approach and open to finding one-of-a-kind solutions for our clients. We are passionate about what we do and take pride in our work. And above all, we are a people-first company and believe in inclusion, teamwork, integrity, and respect.

We fully embrace and model our core values in everything we do:

We take pride in our brand and the outcome of our work. We do all things with passion because we enjoy what we do, and we believe our work delivers real value.

We have a winning mindset. We realize that our customers come to us by choice, and we exceed their expectations by responding to their needs effectively and delivering superior business results through excellent performance.

We are honest, transparent, and commited to doing what's best for our customers and our company. We do the right thing because there is no alternative to us.

We leverage the collective experiences, varied skills, and unique talents of every team member to embrace innovation, build unstoppable momentum and achieve greatness together.

Customer and team members choose us because we help them achieve success, and they love us because they enjoy the journey that gets them there.

About the role

The Project Manager will be based in our Glasgow office and is responsible for scheduling, resourcing, planning, and tracking our delivery projects while also supporting the Project Office (PMO) function with commercial, resource, and progress reporting.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What you'll do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Manages multiple projects concurrently following Kinsmen Group procedures and project methodology.
• Directs project planning, cost estimating, and implementation decisions.
• Prepares proposals and related documentation to assist in seeking new business.
• Creates project schedules, charters, registers, and all other related artefacts.
• Tracks project performance related to schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Communicates project progress and tracks issues through resolution to project stakeholders (project team, customers, and management.)
• Manages project scope and project risks with support from the PMO.
• Supports resource management with project selection and capacity planning.
• Assists in gathering and documenting project requirements where appropriate.
• Ensures project quality is maintained and the customer accepts deliverables.
• Ensures adherence to company quality standards and any standards associated with the project.
• Performs administrative tasks on time and verifies that the information provided is accurate and complete.
• Consistently completes tasks on schedule or ahead of schedule and completes tasks within budget.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning Kinsmen Group procedures.
• Proactively keeps skills up to date within the boundaries of departmental budget and time constraints

Qualifications

• Experienced project manager with referenceable experience in software delivery
• Some experience managing projects within a formal project delivery lifecycle.
• Some experience dealing with external customers.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to motivate local and remote project teams.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Some experience in requirements gathering and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate effectively with all members of Kinsmen Group and the customer organization.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated.
• Knowledge of content management solutions and engineering processes is advantageous.
• Location requirements:
• • If based in Glasgow, must be able to commute to the Glasgow office and travel 15-20% of the time.
• If based in the U.S., must be able to travel to Glasgow up to 15-20% of the time.