We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager for a cloud company.
This role will project manage a range of small, medium, and large complex projects from project initiation through to closure. Responsibility for ensuring projects are on track and within the agreed budget. Projects will include Client Implementations, Business Change, and Product Development.
This role will also carry out project administration duties to ensure internal processes are adhered to.
Job Responsibilities:
1. End-to-end project management of small, medium, and large complex projects from project set up through to closure.
2. Work with the Account Manager/CEO/Operations Manager to determine the scope, delivery scales, and financial costings of a project.
3. Build and keep up to date a project plan to be agreed with the client and lead technical delivery consultant.
4. Ensure the project is resourced efficiently, taking into account resource capacity and skills.
5. Monitor delivery of the project daily to ensure completion on time, scope, and to the agreed budget. Escalate any risks or issues impacting the delivery of the project.
6. Manage client expectations and ensure project deliverables are met. Proactively communicate risks, delays, and potential solutions if any issues arise that may impact the plan.
7. Manage any changes to the project by following the change request process.
8. Complete weekly status reports to provide the Operations Manager/CEO with a temperature check on project delivery.
9. Ensure projects are invoiced monthly as required.
10. Ensure all company processes are followed as outlined (including gated project management procedures).
11. Play a key role in leading, supporting, and mentoring the existing PM team (currently two team members).
12. Help develop best practices and drive improvements in project delivery processes.
13. Act as a point of guidance for junior PMs, providing coaching and knowledge sharing to strengthen overall team performance.
Skills and Experiences:
1. Experience of managing client-facing projects.
2. Significant experience in a project management role managing complex projects end to end.
3. Experience of the end-to-end project life cycle from project initiation through to closure.
4. Experience of both agile and waterfall project management methods.
5. Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
6. Excellent organization skills, able to manage multiple tasks and projects.
7. Confidence to communicate, negotiate, and influence varying levels of stakeholders, both internal and external.
8. Able to build rapport with others.
9. Experience mentoring or supporting other Project Managers in their development.
10. Ability to lead by example, providing guidance on best practices and project management methodologies.
11. Comfortable with influencing and supporting junior team members while maintaining your own project responsibilities.
12. Resilient individual with the ability to work calmly under pressure.
13. Diligence and attention to detail to ensure work is delivered to a high standard.
14. Able to work independently but be a key contributor to a highly efficient team.
15. PRINCE 2 or equivalent is advantageous but not essential.
16. Experience of Celoxis Project Management tool is advantageous but not essential.
Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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