Project Manager

Department: IT

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: UK, London (HQ)

Description

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring clarity and accountability.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and 
  manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial accountability. Monitor 
  project expenditures and forecast costs to avoid budget overruns.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
  Implement quality control processes and conduct regular reviews.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to support business 
  transformation. Ensure smooth transition and adoption of new systems and processes.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers. Negotiate 
  contracts and ensure vendor deliverables meet project requirements.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior 
  management. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and records.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure projects comply with regulatory and compliance requirements.
  Implement governance frameworks to ensure project alignment with organizational policies.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Project Management Expertise:
  • Proven experience in managing large-scale IT projects, including CRM, Finance, ERP, and other 
    enterprise IT systems consolidation.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA).
• Business Transformation Experience:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects during significant business transformations, including M&A 
    integration and organizational change management.
  • Experience in on-prem to SaaS migrations, particularly for internal use software and Office 365.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and data centre migrations.
  • Familiarity with security solutions, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including senior executives, business units, and technical teams.
  • Ability to influence and drive consensus among stakeholders with varying priorities.
• Risk Management:
  • Strong risk assessment and mitigation skills to identify potential project risks and develop effective strategies to address them.
  • Experience in ensuring projects comply with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Financial Acumen:
  • Ability to manage project budgets, forecast costs, and ensure financial accountability.
  • Experience in financial reporting and analysis related to project performance.
• Leadership and Team Management:
  • Proven leadership skills to manage and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and highperformance environment.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills to assess complex project requirements and develop innovative solutions.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions promptly.