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Digital Project Manager
Bristol, Edinburgh or Leeds
Hybrid
Full Time
Permanent
Ref: REQ002660
XPS Group is a leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors. At XPS, our vision is to create a vibrant place to work where difference is recognised as a strength and where talented people can flourish and achieve their highest potential.
Our Client Communications team continues to grow and we are now looking for an experienced Digital Project Manager to join our vibrant Bristol office with hybrid working. This is an exciting role and would most likely suit someone with previous experience in a similar role where they have gained digital project management experience from concept to implementation, and experience of testing digital products.
The Role
As a Digital Project Manager, you will work on projects varying in sizes where your areas of responsibility will include:
* Online requirements gathering to understand project's digital scope (typically web and/or portal related)
* Identification and delivery of the agreed project scope
* Setup and maintenance of all project documents (PID, Plan, RAID Log, etc)
* Allocating tasks and communicating deadlines to team members
* Tracking and reporting of all project activities
* Providing reports and updates to senior management teams, other workstreams and clients
* Facilitate and chair calls and meetings
* Identifying and managing risks and issues
* Managing changes to scope and change requests
* Communication (written and verbal) to internal stakeholders, clients and other 3rd parties
* The successful completion of the project to the agreed milestones and live dates
* Tracking and charging of any fees associated with the project delivery
Your profile
Essential Criteria
* Project Management experience from concept to implementation.
* Experience of digital project management and/or product management
* Experience of testing digital products
* Positive and Proactive approach.
* Excellent organisational and planning skills.
* Strong Stakeholder management skills.
* Strong written, verbal and presentation skills to all levels.
* Ability to multi-task and respond to changing priorities.
* Able to take ownership and responsibility for own work.
* IT proficient in MS Office, including MS Project.
* Ability to create and manage documentation.
* Able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
* Flexible approach to work pressures.
* Good problem-solving skills.
* A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in documentation.
* Strong belief in adhering to deadlines and quality service.
* Ability to mentor/coach less experienced colleagues.
* Effective interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and build long-term working relationships at all levels, both internal and external of the organisation.
* Able to recognise the need for a customer focused approach to their delivery both in terms of quality and exceeding customer expectations.
Desirable Criteria
* Ideally qualified to degree level or equivalent, candidates with strong A-Level qualifications (or equivalent qualifications)
* Prince 2 Practitioner qualification.
What we offer:
* Competitive salary
* Participation in annual discretionary Bonus Scheme
* 25 days holiday plus flexibility to buy or sell holiday
* Flexible Bank holidays
* Pension scheme, matching contribution structure
* Healthcare cash plan
* Flexible Benefits Scheme to support you in and out of work, helping you look after you and your family covering Security & Protection, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
* Life Assurance cover, four times basic salary
* XPS Rewards (offers High Street discounts and savings from retailers and services providers as well as offers available via phone)
* Employee Assistance Programme for you and your household
* Access to a digital GP service
* Paid volunteering day when participating in Company organised events
* Staff referral scheme when you introduce a friend to XPS
What next:
If you feel XPS could be the next step on your career ladder, please apply directly via the links provided and we look forward to learning more about you. We will consider all applicants and respond swiftly.
Please discuss with the recruitment team, via phone or email, if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process. For example, we can provide materials in an alternative format, or give you extra time in interviews or tests.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following requirements:
* Right to Work confirmation
* DBS Disclosure check
* Employment or educational references covering five years
* Satisfactory credit check
We continuously strive to build an inclusive workplace where all forms of diversity are valued, including age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
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