Connect is seeking a Digital Project Manager to support the delivery of a varied project portfolio. You will join our supportive Project Delivery team and look after high quality digital development projects for our clients.
We design and build award-winning websites, apps and intranets for our clients to help them achieve their goals. As a Project Manager you will take ownership of delivering new projects for clients from initial design stages right through to completion, meeting deadlines and demonstrating excellent budgetary control.
To deliver each project you will work with our in-house multi-disciplinary team of developers and other technologists to design, build and test projects whilst ensuring that the aims of clients are achieved each time.
Our development projects vary in size and scope and you are likely to be working on more than one project at a time, so you should be highly organised and a confident multi-tasker.
You should be enthusiastic about technology and be keen to continue developing your own knowledge in the ever-changing digital world, so that you can deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
You will already have experience working within a project management or delivery role, ideally involving website delivery. You will understand the different stages involved in project delivery and have proven skills in building and maintaining excellent client relationships.
Duties
* Ensure efficient handover from the Proposals team to the Project Delivery team.
* Manage projects from the initial requirements stage through to completion.
* Ensure project scope is well-defined and captured at the start of the project.
* Work with the project team to create project documentation such as Specifications, Project Plans (Gantt charts) and Highlight reports.
* Regularly communicate project status to the client, correctly setting and managing client expectations.
* Demonstrate project progress to clients including website and content management system demonstrations.
* Schedule project tasks for team members in line with priorities and deadlines.
* Identify and mitigate risks to your projects, including time delays and budgetary constraints.
* Ensure project timescales, objectives and deliverables are met on time and within budget.
* Conduct testing of solutions in line with an agreed specification, reporting issues appropriately.
* Other duties, as required.
Qualities
* Manage and monitor multiple tasks at a time, in line with priorities and deadlines.
* Follow a process and create an appropriate audit trail of decisions made and signed off.
* Display good time management skills and work well under the pressure of deadlines.
* Be proactive in finding solutions to challenges and blockers.
* Trigger invoicing at agreed invoice points during a project.
* Review the quality of work produced and provide constructive feedback as part of our continuous improvement approach.
* Be a good mediator with the ability to aid and communicate decision making.
* Consistently go the extra mile, be enthusiastic and take pride in your work.
Skills
* Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.
* Confident and professional communication with internal team members and external clients.
* Good IT skills in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
* An understanding of the web development process.
* Work effectively as part of a team but also independently.
* Self-motivated and proactive.
* Great attention to detail.
* Excellent time management and organisational skills.
* Confident user of computers, the internet & apps.
* Eager to learn and develop knowledge.
* Understand the different stages involved in project delivery and have proven skills in building and maintaining relationships.
* It would be advantageous if you have had some experience of using WordPress or another CMS, although this is not essential.
Qualifications
* A good degree in a relevant subject, such as Project Management, Information Technology, Technology Management or similar.
About Connect
We are one of the longest established digital agencies in the UK with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Our staff are our biggest asset; we pride ourselves in being a friendly and welcoming workplace.
We are proud of our prestigious client list which includes DVLA, North West Air Ambulance, HMRC, the Welsh Government and HM Treasury to name a few.
You will be based in our office in the heart of Liverpool city centre with everything that has to offer, including excellent public transport links. Fruit, tea and coffee are provided for staff and we have a programme of social events. We also provide a free life assurance scheme and free eye tests.
Connect is an Equal Opportunity employer, we are Living Wage and Disability Confident accredited.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year.
Benefits:
* Company pension.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
* No weekends.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Liverpool: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred).
Experience:
* Microsoft Excel: 2 years (required).
* Organisational skills: 2 years (required).
* Project management: 2 years (required).
* Microsoft Word: 2 years (required).
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required).
Work Location: In person.
Application deadline: 18/10/2024
Reference ID: DPM/Oct24
Expected start date: 28/10/2024.
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