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WeShape -Technical Project/Delivery Manager (Agile)
Who we are.
We Are WeShape. Founded in 2019, WeShape has a mission to become known as 'The Best at Tech Delivery’. We are an award-winning technology consultancy, specialists in the advisory and implementation of DevOps, Software Engineering, Data and Cloud Native solutions with capabilities within the UK and Eastern Europe.
Over the last few years we have been pleased to have been awarded The Best DevOps Consulting Firm 2022, The Best DevOps Services Firm 2023 and The Best IT Services Company 2022 at the IT Industry Awards by Computing.
We are a B-Corp certified organisation where we have been recognised for our high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Our team is also behind two leading technology communities - London DevOps and London Tech Leaders, with a combined community of 12,000 where we discuss the latest technology trends within the market and an opportunity to network with industry experts.
The problem you’ll be solving.
WeShape has a unique operating model - our core team is made up of technical consultants and ex industry technology recruiters which enables us to identify customer technical pain points, build solutions and mobilise teams rapidly, at scale.
Our solutions include organisational & technical advisory, squad deployment, on-demand consultants, training & coaching and talent advisory.
We work with some of the world’s leading brands within the UK and Europe providing leading consultancy expertise to help guide and accelerate their digital transformation agendas .
What you’ll be doing
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Delivery Manager to lead a project team delivering Machine Vision software to a US Aerospace partner.You will be responsible for managing the project's scope, timeline, and budget.
The project aims to evaluate the commercial viability of existing Machine Vision software developed for computational engineering applications. The project aims to determine if the technology can be generalized and integrated into other software, ultimately leading to potential market-making opportunities.
This Project Manager will have the responsibility of the project's success in delivering the target outcome: evaluating if the software is of value to commercialise in the market.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide strategic guidance and oversight to ensure the project stays aligned with its commercial objectives.
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Defining clear project scope and objectives in collaboration with technical stakeholders.
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Establishing a robust project plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
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Managing a team of 5 UK-based technical stakeholders responsible for developing and refining the software.
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Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships with the US Aerospace partner, as well as technical stakeholders in the UK.
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Communicating effectively with various US-based non-technical stakeholders (investors, potential partners) to manage expectations and provide regular updates on progress.
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Identifying and mitigating risks throughout the project lifecycle.
This role is for you if:
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Project Management Expertise: Proven experience in managing complex projects within a technical environment, including defining scope, developing plans, allocating resources, tracking progress, and mitigating risks.
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Stakeholder Management: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage both technical and non-technical stakeholders with varying expectations and priorities. Experience navigating challenging stakeholder relationships is crucial.
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Delivery Focus: Demonstrated ability to maintain a laser focus on achieving project objectives within the defined timeframe (12 months), even if further development is required beyond this period.
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Commercial Acumen: Understanding of market dynamics, product valuation, and investor expectations. Ability to translate technical advancements into demonstrable commercial value propositions for stakeholders.
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Process: Very strong understanding and experience leading teams in Agile methodologies and delivery processes.
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International Collaboration: Experience working with teams across geographical boundaries (UK/US) and navigating cultural differences in communication styles and differences in ways of working.
Ideally you’ll have:
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Proven experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
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Strong domain knowledge of startup IT, internationally distributed partnerships, and (EU/US ?) Aerospace industry trends.
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Experience working with startups, preferably in the IT sector, and familiarity withStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate project risks.
Some of the added benefits...
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Opportunity for personal growth in a fast-moving start-up
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Competitive salary + quarterly bonus
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Share options
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Flexible Working
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Central London office
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Choice of technology
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25 Days Holiday allowance + Christmas Shutdown
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Generous L&D budget & opportunities
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Career & Life Coach 121 sessions (optional)
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Juno Subscription
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Gym membership
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Regular Team socials and incentives (incl Presidents club)
Full-time hybrid on-site work arrangement, with potential OR occasional travel to the EU or US for technical or partner organisation stakeholder meetings.
