- Salary
- £36k – £50k/yr
- Location
- Stockport, England
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Project Manager New
Department: Project Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: North West UK - Hybrid
Compensation: £36,000 - £50,000 / year
Description
We are looking for a Project Manager to oversee multiple IT projects to our external clients. We are looking for a passionate Project Manager who is looking to work within a fast-paced environment.
About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.
We have built a collaborative and creative culture, leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance our products, processes and decision-making. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.
In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!
About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.
We have built a collaborative and creative culture, leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance our products, processes and decision-making. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.
In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!
What You Will Do
You can expect to see innovative software products and services being released into the market. Our teams work hard to make sure we're always at the forefront of the industry, and it's because of you that these teams will run smoothly. Taking responsibility for designated projects, you will ensure we're delivering projects in a timely manner, always with clear communication between everyone involved. Overseeing projects from start to finish, you'll highlight risks, assign tasks, devise realistic delivery plans and schedules and maintain the company's high standards - while impressing your clients with your calm and confident demeanor. You will have control of multiple projects and will need to show an excellent level of technical and commercial competence and self-sufficiency.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Demonstrable experience in a software house Project Management role
- Experience of managing software development and / or software implementation projects
- Strong experience and knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle.
- Strong experience of the Project Management Lifecycle
- Proven experience of working in Waterfall and Agile environments.
- Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, face to face and remote working
- PRINCE2 or other project management related training and certifications
- Experience of working in a team with strong leadership skills.
- Experience of using tools such as Excel, Microsoft project etc.
- An enthusiastic, 'can-do' attitude to overcoming issues and challenges
Bonus Points
- Experience in Insurance Industry
Benefits
The salary for the role of Project Manager pays up to £50,000p.a. providing a fantastic opportunity for career progression through CDL’s clearly defined career framework. Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.
Benefits
- Hybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD)
- Truly flexible working.
- 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.
- Top employer for 10th year running
- Excellent training and development platform
- Opportunities for career progression
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.
- Life and health assurance
- Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Established Recognition Award System
- Great Parental Benefits
- Diversity and Inclusion network
- Pension scheme
- Community projects and volunteer days
- Refer a friend bonus
Campus Benefits:
- On-site free parking
- Open plan modern offices
- Quiet Spaces are also available
- Shuttle bus to and from the station
- Subsidised restaurant
- Games room and chill out zone
- Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events
- Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!
- Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shower and dry rooms
Diversity and inclusion
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.
CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
Recruitment Agency Notice:
CDL have a PSL in place, but haven't used them for over 3 years, therefore be advised that any unsolicited submission of candidate details—including but not limited to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, or resumes (whether redacted or unredacted)—will be considered freely given and unsolicited. As such, these submissions will not be subject to any fees, terms, or obligations on our part.
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.
CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
Recruitment Agency Notice:
CDL have a PSL in place, but haven't used them for over 3 years, therefore be advised that any unsolicited submission of candidate details—including but not limited to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, or resumes (whether redacted or unredacted)—will be considered freely given and unsolicited. As such, these submissions will not be subject to any fees, terms, or obligations on our part.
Only candidate profiles that have been formally discussed with and approved by our Talent Acquisition (TA) team prior to submission AND submitted by agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) operating under agreed terms are authorised to submit candidates. Any submissions from non-PSL agencies, or those made outside of agreed processes, will be deemed non-compliant and will not be eligible for any fees or consideration.
Skills
ExcelAgileProject Management