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Project ManagerSmart Information Technologies Ltd • Kirkham, England, United Kingdom
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Project Manager

Smart Information Technologies Ltd
  • GB
    Kirkham, England, United Kingdom
  • GB
    Kirkham, England, United Kingdom
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About

\*\*Applications invited from UK residents with ongoing right to work (LTR)\*\*
\*\*Must live with commuting distance from office\*\*
Established in 2010, Smart IT are the UK’s only Gold Partner for Odoo ERP software. We transform businesses with innovative ERP solutions delivered by our in-house consultants and developers, helping businesses operate efficiently and achieve competitive advantage.
We currently employ in excess of 60 people across our Kirkham and Rugby offices and due to continued growth now have a requirement to add to our project management team
*This role is ideal for an experienced IT professional with a technical background, particularly someone with prior experience in delivering software solutions.*
*Primary Responsibilities:*
*Project Delivery:*
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within agreed scope, and on budget.
* Take ownership of project commercial control and maintain profit margins.
* Structure, plan, and oversee project execution based on Project Initiation Documents (PIDs).
* Provide regular, transparent updates on project progress to stakeholders.
* Meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to fulfil project objectives.
*Stakeholder Communication:*
* Cultivate and nurture strong client relationships.
* You should be comfortable meeting and speaking with clients as the primary method of communication.
* Keep all project stakeholders informed through regular formal, documented updates.
* Organize and lead weekly project meetings, sharing comprehensive updates, plans, and timelines with clients.
*Reporting:*
* Demonstrate proactive and clear expectation management through consistent communication and status reporting, both internally and to clients.
* Provide timely reports to project steering committees and control boards.
* Monitor project budgets and provide financial reports to stakeholders.
*Risk Management:*
* Proactively identify and document potential risks that could hinder project progress.
* Collaborate with Functional Consultants to develop and implement effective mitigation plans.
*Operational Management:*
* Oversee day-to-day operational aspects of projects.
* Participate in daily standup meetings and offer support to the team when necessary.
* Establish and manage client expectations and responsibilities.
* Identify and mitigate potential instances of "scope creep".
* Control the credit position on all your projects, raising stage invoices, controlling aged debt and ensuring clients pay on time.
*Team Info*
As a key member of our team, you will report directly to the Head of Project Management. Your role entails meticulously planning, coordinating, and executing mid to large-scale digital projects. Working closely with functional consultants, developers, project managers, partners, and stakeholders, you will spearhead the successful delivery of projects. Your accountability lies in leading and managing projects to ensure their successful completion.
*Required Skills and Experience*
*Must have right to work in the UK - This role does not offer sponsorship.*
*Professional Experience:*
* Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a related capacity within a digital agency or software house.
* Demonstrated experience in managing and delivering digital/IT projects with budgets up to £1million
* Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to successfully deliver projects.
* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
*Project Documentation:*
* Proficiency in developing robust project plans, identifying risks and issues, and devising effective mitigation strategies.
*Communication Skills:*
* Strong communication skills encompassing verbal, written, and motivational aspects.
*Organisational Proficiency:*
* Excellent organisational skills with the capability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
*Interpersonal Skills:*
* Ability to establish and maintain relationships, fostering collaborative work across various levels within the organization.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
*Proactive Work Ethic:*
* Proven ability to work proactively and deliver projects within tight deadlines.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
*Work Pattern:*
* Work from the Kirkham, Lancashire office.
*Educational Background*
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field:
* Computer Science
* Information Technology
* Business Administration
*Desirable requirements / Good to have *
* Strong understanding of *software development lifecycles* (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.)
* Practitioner-level certification/qualification in Agile PM or Prince 2
* Proficiency with *project management tools (*Jira, Trello, Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.)
Clear ability in resource management, timelines risk and budgets
*Benefits*
25 days annual leave + 8 statutory days per year
Enrolment into the Company’s Wellness and EAP package
Enrolment into the company auto-enrolment pension scheme
Free parking
long service leave
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £37,500.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Kirkham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Project Management: 5 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Kirkham (preferred)
Work Location: In person
  • Kirkham, England, United Kingdom

Languages

  • English
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