Role: Senior Project Manager
Duration: 6 month fixed term contract, PAYE
Location: London/Newcastle – Hybrid Office (min 4 days per month) & Home
Who Are We?
mkodo builds world class apps, middleware and digital products in the global lottery, betting, and gaming space.
We have an open, supportive, dynamic culture where talented people are trusted to contribute to the team and company by carrying out their roles in a professional, collaborative, and skilled manner. We value the expertise of our team members and offer opportunities for personal development and career progression within the company.
Acquired in February 2020, by Pollard Banknote Limited (PBL), a major supplier to the global lottery industries, brought mkodo strong financial security, access to resources and clients at a global level.
About the role:
A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and capable Senior Project Manager to join our growing team. We want someone who is confident to manage key strategic projects.
Main responsibilities are:
The position will focus on:
* Excellent project planning to ensure on time deliveries, with clear resourcing and dependencies.
* Project reporting to working group and senior executives both internal and external.
* Working with different team disciplines and clients ensuring clear communications between key stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
* Delivering projects to agreed specifications, deadlines and quality levels.
* Managing priorities, project changes and stakeholder expectations.
* Effective risk management and mitigation planning.
* Coming up with solutions and proposals, not just reporting problems.
* Making effective use of teams and resources, driving & inspiring them to deliver the agreed plans.
* Continuously improving delivery processes.
* Proactively collaborate with other Project Managers & key stakeholders to exchange ideas and suggest improvements across the company.
* Support mkodo in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of its ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
* Adhere to all relevant mkodo ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies, procedures and requirements at all times.
* Complete any reasonable tasks relating to the mkodo ISO27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Key Skills & Attributes:
* Significant professional Project Management experience within digital technology sector; Apps, webapps, UX/UI, Product development etc.
* Demonstrable experience managing complex projects with multiple parties and workstreams.
* Able to produce and maintain detailed project plans, schedules and RAIDs.
* Very strong client facing skills.
* Experience and effective application of Agile processes.
* Knowledge of release management and SDLC.
* Knowledge of Product Development/Roadmap is advantageous.
* Strong commercial acumen / budget control.
* Extensive use of JIRA and Confluence.
* Excellent communication skills across channels, both in person & virtually.
* Great interpersonal skills, leading by example through “hearts and minds”.
* Strong influencing and decision-making skills.
* Highly adaptable to change.
* Ability to see the bigger picture, focusing on the goals that matter.
* Team player & positive influence on others, even when times are tough.
* Formal Project Management training & qualification would be highly valuable.
* Must be willing to travel in the UK across offices at least once a month with the possibility of international travel.
Benefits:
mkodo is a great place to work, with excellent benefits comprising:
* Remote/Flexible Working
* Quarterly team events
* Birthday Holiday
* Generous Holiday Allowance
* Tech Loan Scheme
* Performance bonus & profit share scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Travel Loan scheme
* Supplies of fresh fruits, cereals, biscuits, nibbles, etc. in the offices
* Life insurance
* Income protection
* Relevant training and training budget
We encourage growth and progression because we value our colleagues and know that we best succeed when achieving and developing together.
If this is the opportunity you have been waiting for, to work in a fast-paced company with innovative products and cutting-edge technology, please apply now.
! Please note that we will be paying a monthly salary, not a daily rate.