Our client a global technology company based in Croydon is urgently looking for a dynamic and results-oriented Project Manager / Business Analyst. This hybrid role reports to the Head of PMO and combines the responsibilities of managing and delivering technology projects with the analytical skills of a business analyst. Working in a fast-paced environment working on leading agile and BA projects.
Key Areas:-Project Management:
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
- Manage project risks and issues, taking proactive steps to mitigate them.
- Track project progress, staff time tracking against projects and report on status to stakeholders.
- Facilitate project meetings and ensure clear communication among all team members.
- Manage project resources effectively, including developers, supplier resources, and testers.
- Monitor project financials and ensure adherence to budget.
Business Analysis:
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into clear and concise requirements, which are detailed in user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop user stories and acceptance criteria for project deliverables.
- Participate in user testing and provide feedback to development teams.
- Document project requirements and specifications in a consistent and organised manner.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in travel technology.
Key Skills:-
- Project management or business analysis role, preferably within the travel industry, retail, or ecommerce.
- Strong understanding of Agile project methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, DevOPs, Asana) and business analysis tools (e.g., Visio, Miro, Confluence).
- Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile) is a plus.
- Understanding of data analytics and visualisation tools is a plus.
- Travel experience with either travel reservation systems or an understanding of the UX requirements of a travel e-commerce website would be a plus.
- Comfortable presenting ideas to stakeholders.
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