Recruiter

Requaero Limited

Salary

Competitive + Competitive package

Location

Cambridgeshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Project Manager, Cambridgeshire

We are looking for a Project Manager with extensive experience in software project management or product management, ideally within the chemical engineering, petrochemicals or process industry sectors. The role will involve taking on a very broad responsibility to guide major projects, both strategic and client-driven.

This extends well beyond a traditional project management role, as you will be expected to understand all the technical aspects of the project in detail, including the mathematical and engineering concepts within the tools as well as the commercial business processes which the tools address in client companies.

We are searching for a candidate with the following profile:
A strong engineering, scientific or mathematical background
Experience of successfully managing a team
At least 5 years of experience working in a software project management or product management role, ideally within the chemical engineering, petrochemicals or process industry sectors
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to understand and explain complex technical topics
Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to work in a team environment
Proven organisational and time/project management skills
Proven ability to build and maintain technical and commercial awareness
Strong experience using Microsoft Office tools
Familiarity with the software development process, including experience of programming or software-testing will be a plus
Familiarity with Microsoft Project and/or Microsoft SharePoint will be a plus

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NP Group

Salary

Competitive

Location

East Midlands

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

6 Month Contract

Project Manager – Midlands

We are currently in the market for a Project Manager with an applications and infrastructure bias to deliver infrastructure and application deployments.

The overall programme centres around Infrastructure refresh and modernisation and the successful Project Manager will be tasked with an initial 6 month piece of work (although highly likely to extend as the project moves into delivery) to mobilise the work stream, ensure supplier engagements are in place i.e quotations for delivery etc and set up the project documentation.

Ideally the successful PM will have the following experience:

* Strong Project management experience
* Applications and Infrastructure experience
* Ability to work within very complex and large scale environments
* Strong supplier management/vendor management experience
* MUST HOLD CURRENT SC CLEARANCE DUE TO URGENT NATURE OF THE ROLE

To apply or to find out more please contact Theo Forest at NP Group on [contact details removed]

Recruiter

Requaero Limited

Salary

Competitive + Competitive package

Location

Cambridgeshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Project Manager, Cambridgeshire

We are searching for an experienced Project Manager to be accountable for managing and maintaining the customer facing schedule for key programmes and ensuring that the customer remains satisfied with delivery.
The role will include but not be limited to:
Working with customers to understand their project needs and schedule
Managing the customers’ expectations
Being the representative at customer meetings
Working with key customers to ensure their programme needs are met
Working with internal programme management to ensure the programme is on-track and communicate changes internally / externally as required
Exercise best judgement to minimise risk solutions to decide what, when and how the plan is delivered
Act as main interface between project/programme sponsor, stakeholder, external customers and internal clients
Review programme progress with internal and external stakeholders
Report project/programme progress and status internally / externally
Manage dependencies and relationships to other programs/teams to avoid duplication, omission, late inputs or outputs affecting the programme
Balance trade-offs between risks, features, cost and timescales to maximise product ROI
Manage issues and risks, including development of contingency plans
We are searching for a Project Manager with the following profile:
Customer facing experience: including issue resolution and managing expectations
Build and sustain credibility with relevant Project/Programme sponsors and including customers
Previous experience of running successful projects
Ability to understand and apply standard programme/project management practices and techniques
Highly methodical in nature with good attention to detail and problem solving skills
Ability to influence teams not under direct control
Decision-making skills with a focus on problem identification, solution recommendation and implementation
Enthusiastic with the tenacity to overcome all potential barriers to operate and deliver under adverse conditions
Comfortable speaking with internal and external customers at all level (engineering, sales, marketing, senior management)
Able to negotiate, influence and deal with conflict resolution
Team player with ability to work under own initiative and drive projects forward
At least one if not all of the following:
Experience of holding a budget
Relevant knowledge in area of Programmes/Projects e.g. IS, Software or Hardware
Recognised program management qualification e.g. Prince2, PMI

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Hays - East of England

Salary

Competitive

Location

Buckinghamshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

A globally-renowned client, based in High Wycombe, is looking for a Project Manager with extensive experience of the Automotive and Financial sector.

We're looking for Project Managers who have worked on large-scale application development projects and have rolled-out application and software globally. You'll also be expected to be able to manage 3rd-party vendors and offshore development teams.

You must also be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, end-to-end.

If you have the experience required and you're looking for a new permanent role, please give me a shout.


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Hays - London City

Salary

Competitive

Location

Banbury

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

Our client, a leading Investment Bank with offices in Banbury currently requires a number of talented�Project Managers�to join its team.

This will be to work on a large scale business change programme related to commercial finance. This is now urgent so we are looking for applicants who are available for an immediate start.

Successful applicants will possess:

* At least three years experience of Project Mangers within Investment Banking
* A proven track record of working on large scale business transformation projects
-�A background in finance would be advantageous�

6 month rolling contract

If this is the role for you please contact me urgently for immediate interviews.
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Octad Recuitment Ltd

Salary

From £250 to £280 per day

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects, both for internal and external clients, in accordance with the Client's project management methodology. They will work with other senior stakeholders to ensure projects are completed within agreed constraints of time, cost and quality, and that projects are correctly incepted, well administered, and risk and change are well managed throughout the lifetime of the project.


Responsibilities

· Work with other senior stakeholders to ensure that the assigned project is completed within agreed constraints of time, cost and quality both internally and to external clients.
· Effectively manage scope from inception to close down, enforcing strict control of requirements and Change Management.
· Negotiate available resource on projects with relevant team leaders and Programme Manager(s) or other Project Manager(s).
· Work with technical experts to distribute work effectively between the project team.
· Create and manage project plans (schedule, dependencies, budget, risks/issues). Responsible for presenting and justifying these plans to the Programme Manager or Client Manager for approval and baselining.
· Capture and report project progress and financial data to the Programme Manager, project team, the Client, the client's Project Review Board (PRB) and other relevant stakeholders.
· Work with Release management teams both internal and external C to create a migration release calendar that the project plan and deliverables align to.
· Work with client and Testing staff to optimize testing.
· Work within the governance processes required for a given project with regular reporting of status to various bodies, inc. Steering Committees as appropriate.
· Track and control project milestones and external deliverables promised to the Client.
· Identify and manage risk and critical path activities in the various Project Plans, and facilitate the project team’s involvement in this.
· Ensure all relevant processes are followed on projects. This includes the correct methods for re-planning and escalation if projects go off plan.
· Hold project team meetings; define agenda, produce and distribute all relevant project documentation (including the project risk log, issues log, commercials, decisions log, meeting minutes and actions.)
· Also responsible for post implementation reviews and 'lessons-learnt' processing, including documentation.
· Ensure all project deliverables, including documents such as test plans, and specifications, are of the correct quality, reviewed and signed off according to procedure.
· Administer the allocation of jobs and budgets, and track and report project costs.
· Engage with stakeholders to ensure that everything is running in accordance with their requirements.
· Responsible for ensuring that software development projects leave the core product complete and that the software provided is supportable for the future.
· Be the active point of contact for the Client on assigned projects.
· Hand over work properly when taking holidays or unable to work on the project currently assigned.
· Other ad-hoc duties.


Skills & Attributes
· Understanding of risk / issue management and able to proactively de-risk.
· Can work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines.
· Fully competent on Microsoft Project, Excel & other Microsoft Office programs.
· Strong facilitation and analytical skills, with an eye for detail.
· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills: ability to communicate concisely with all levels of an organization.
· Ability to follow and manage project processes; good judgment of when to escalate issues on a project.
· Understanding of management and development methodologies and industry best practice.
· Prince 2, MPM and/or ITIL certified a preference.
· Commercially and numerically minded a preference.
· Experienced in financial sector software project delivery a preference.

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GHA Recruitment Ltd

Salary

From £10,000 to £150,000 per year + Plus Benefits

Location

London

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Digital Project Manager, Agile, Scrum, LAMP, Javascript, London

Our Client is an innovative and creative top 50 digital agency with a portfolio that spans web builds, CRM, e-commerce, digital campaigning and social media is currently looking for project manager to join an existing team

Their clients are well-known, global names that span many sectors. They have a strong tech focus and one of the largest development teams in London enabling them to bring their ideas to life in house.

In order to be considered for the position you must have a strong project management background from a digital agency environment, the ideal project manager candidate will have a strong understanding of development and maybe even have a history as a programmer or developer and then moved into project management.

A benefit package that includes, birthdays off, breakfast every morning, the chance to work with developers who want to learn, social events, briliant holiday allowance........


Digital Project Manager, Agile, Scrum, LAMP, Javascript, London

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Morgan McKinley

Salary

Competitive

Location

The City

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

A reputable, global Asset Manager and Fund Administrator in the City are currently seeking a Project Manager for 3 months initially to lead and manage a project team on a daily basis.

As Project Manager you will be involved in:

* Preparing and leading weekly PMO meetings to update the PMO Manager, Head of Regulatory Affairs and other senior stakeholders
* Developing project plans
* Providing practical support and guidance to the stakeholders in the implementation of agreed plans
* Monitoring the progress of the project
* Overseeing the production of all status reporting
* Assisting in the management of external consultants
* Responding to project related queries


The successful candidate will have proven experience of leading complex projects ideally within the Financial Services sector and the ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast paced environment. Regulatory change experience is an advantage. You must have excellent communication and analytical skills, and knowledge of process flow development and analysis methodologies.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity as a Project Manager apply now with your cv. Please note this role is paying a maximum of £300 per day. Please only apply if you are happy to consider roles at this level.

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Hays - North West

Salary

Competitive

Location

Lancashire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Project Manager (Development/WEB)
North West
Perm
£40,000-£50,000

For the role the following skills are essential:

Strong core project management process knowledge

· Proven ability to manage projects within given budgets and timelines and to a high level of quality.

· Demonstrable experience of project and programme governance processes.

· Experience of working in a Web development environment.

· Ability to manage more than one complex project in parallel.

· Strong risk, issues and dependencies management experience.

· Experience of working in a Matrix-Managed environment, with a track record of success in environments where indirect influence is critical.

· Excellent stakeholder management and communications skills – demonstrable experience of dealing with business and IT stakeholders at a senior level. Able to communicate ideas clearly (written and verbal).

· Demonstrable significant experience of problem solving.

· Well developed negotiating and influencing skills, including at a senior management level.

· Confidence to challenge assumptions and requirements in the pursuit of appropriate solutions.

· Excellent personal prioritisation and time management skills.

· Ability to work autonomously and with minimal senior management direction – must be able to own projects and drive them to successful conclusion.

Strong working knowledge of testing and other quality assurance processes

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