Project Manager - Surrey - TL/HQ00035210_5747

Job Description:
Project Manager

Key Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing, from initiation through to completion, both internal and external development and implementation projects to meet/ exceed the main stakeholders' agreed expectations. External projects must be commercially managed in line with the agreed client contract.

Ensuring that all (internal and external) projects are managed in line with the project management framework, as set out in the QMS, to deliver to agreed quality, scope, time, budget and commercial terms.
Applying project lifecycle, method, processes and procedures
Managing and coordinating all resources allocated to projects
Identification and quantification of project risks and mitigating actions
Production and maintenance of project status reports, plans and logs
Ensuring the completion and sign-off of post implementation project reviews (including lessons learned report)
Work in concert with the Client Managers to ensure timely, accurate & coordinated communication with clients/key stakeholders
Demonstrate a core set of values & behaviours synonymous with high professional standards
Promote the 'value' of project management, encourage knowledge transfer and develop project management capability within the business

Job Description

Defining and agreeing commercially viable project objectives, scope and deliverables in accordance with Company's procedures, budget targets and aligned with commercial obligations in client contracts
Preparation and maintenance of project initiation documents, detailed project plans and issues, risk and change logs
Responsibility for agreeing project prioritisation and key success factors, against which delivery will be managed, with key stakeholders
Produce and maintain resource scheduling forecasts
Ensure that all projects are managed commercially and adequately resourced and resourcing conflicts are managed to meet stakeholder expectations and maximise revenue
Adhere to formal internal and external project reporting and communication standards
Manage the project team and interfaces with the client's team
Manage the change control authorisation process and ensure that appropriate authorisation is gained for proposed changes
Ensure that project resources are appropriately booked to the correct cost centre for project billing
Ensure deliverables meet the quality standards of the Company
Conduct and document appropriate project handover, closedown and review activities.
Contribute to the continual improvement of project management approach, processes and standards within the Company

Requirements To Travel:

Some travel may be required to fulfil the requirements of the role. The majority of travel is likely to be within the UK.


Key Attributes

Project Managers should have a strong intellect, be confident in dealing with project team resources and clients, be natural problem solvers, be commercial in their approach and have a great attention to detail.


Qualifications / Education Required:

Educated to degree level having achieved 2:1 or higher, depending on the awarding institution
A' Levels at grade A
GCSEs to include English Language and Mathematics at grade A
Recognised Project Management qualification or demonstrable experience


Work Experience Required

Experience of managing external client facing projects, for example in a consultancy or software vendor environment
Track record of delivering to time, budget, scope, client expectations and commercial terms working with a mixed client and in-house team
Experience of delivering implementation projects with a large software/technology component as part of a business change programme
Strong leadership skills
Resilience to cope with the pressure of an enterprise wide implementation with a lifecycle of 6-12 months

Desirable:

Experience of implementing high value packaged software solutions
Previous project management experience in financial services, public sector, corporate sector, software systems or consultancy organisation