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Our client, a global technology company based in Croydon, is urgently looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Project Manager / Business Analyst. This hybrid role reports to the Head of PMO and combines the responsibilities of managing and delivering technology projects with the analytical skills of a business analyst. Working in a fast-paced environment on leading agile and BA projects.
Key Areas:
Project Management:
* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
* Manage project risks and issues, taking proactive steps to mitigate them.
* Track project progress, staff time tracking against projects and report on status to stakeholders.
* Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear communication among all team members.
* Manage project resources effectively, including developers, supplier resources, and testers.
* Monitor project financials and ensure adherence to budget.
Business Analysis:
* Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear and concise requirements, which are detailed in user stories and acceptance criteria.
* Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Develop user stories and acceptance criteria for project deliverables.
* Participate in user testing and provide feedback to development teams.
* Document project requirements and specifications in a consistent and organised manner.
* Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in travel technology.
Key Skills:
* Project management or business analysis role, preferably within the travel industry, retail, or ecommerce.
* Strong understanding of Agile project methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
* Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, DevOps, Asana) and business analysis tools (e.g., Visio, Miro, Confluence).
* Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile) is a plus.
* Understanding of data analytics and visualisation tools is a plus.
* Travel experience with either travel reservation systems or an understanding of the UX requirements of a travel e-commerce website would be a plus.
* Comfortable presenting ideas to stakeholders.
Please apply with the latest CV for this excellent Hybrid role.
Nice-to-have skills:
* Project Management
* Business Analysis
* Agile
* Scrum
* Kanban
* JIRA
* DevOps
* Asana
* Visio
* Waterfall
* Data Analytics
* Data Visualization
Work experience:
* Product Owner / Product Manager
* Business Analyst
* General Project Management
Languages:
* English
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