Project Manager

Project Manager

Duration - 3 months

Location - Telford with occasional travel to Manchester required

Pay: £300/400

Clearance: SC Eligible

Role Description:

Our client are seeking Project specialist associate to engage with their public sector customer in the North West to run several small to medium sized projects concurrently.

The Data and Analytics Delivery Group manages projects and programmes for clients that provide data via several data warehouses using Business Intelligence tooling and Data Analytics technologies.

Task Description:

• Direct the execution and implementation of your Projects, driving continuous improvements and efficiencies, using agile project management and delivery methods
• Develop and maintain project schedules and work with the delivery team to establish a delivery rhythm, balance priorities, manage risks, dependencies, and remove blockers
• Ensure all products are built to an appropriate level of quality for the stage of delivery
• Map and manage stakeholders to ensure good relations and effective communication
• Lead and motivate multiple multi-disciplinary teams, having knowledge and experience to provide guidance and support
• Ensure teams are able to work effectively by having a productive working environment
• Predict staff requirements to enable effective resourcing
• Communicate effectively and provide data to help the delivery teams report on the project or programme to senior stakeholders
• Be accountable for your Project budgets to ensure delivery of value, accurate forecasting and management of change

Mandatory Technical Skills:

• Experience of delivery using an iterative/agile methodology and collaboration tools (e.g. Agile/SCRUM, Atlassian Jira, Agile for Scrum, Confluence)

Mandatory Business Skills:

• Experience working as an Engagement Manager, managing software and/or integration projects
• Capgemini EM Certification (or demonstrate a willingness to certify)
• Proven leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to build productive relationships
• Flexibility about work content with ability to balance priorities across multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to work independently and with the client
• An understanding of agile methodologies, tools and techniques
• SC Eligible
• Experience in understanding change management process and good requirements to facilitate impacting
• Professional Scrum Master Qualification
• Understanding of agile delivery techniques e.g. Continuous Delivery/Integration, Test Driven Development, and associated tooling

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