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- Contract Duration: initially until May 2025
- Location: Hybrid (London, Sheffield, or Milton Keynes)
- Job Type: Contract
- Day rate will be £500 - 550 inside IR35 umbrella, rate will be depending on experience
Reed Professional Services is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team, working with the one of our clients International team. This role is crucial for backfilling a retiring Project Manager and involves managing key technology functions within their business.
Day-to-day of the role:- Oversee project governance to ensure compliance, risk management, and integrity of the project.
- Lead the delivery of change projects, ensuring they meet all milestones and deliverables.
- Manage relationships with stakeholders and team members, effectively handling challenging interactions.
- Maintain clear and effective communication across all levels of the project team and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate resilience and drive to maintain progress and resolve any issues that arise.
- Delegate tasks and negotiate resources and timelines to ensure project success.
- Remain calm and maintain perspective in challenging situations to ensure steady project progress.
- Utilise strong commercial acumen for effective supplier management.
- Support the project team technically, aiding in issue resolution and escalation when necessary.
- Proven experience in project management, particularly in delivering change projects.
- Strong skills in governance, stakeholder management, and team leadership.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Experience in both traditional and modern software/IT development lifecycles (Agile, Iterative, Waterfall).
- Desirable: Experience with Agile/Lean teams, Continuous Improvement, and tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, and HP Application Lifecycle Management.
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid model, promoting work-life balance.
- Engage with a historic company known for its robust market presence and stability.
- Work in a dynamic environment where each day brings new challenges and learning opportunities.
- One-stage 30-minute interview with two of the company's Senior Managers.
