Project Manager

The IT Project Delivery Manager will be responsible for the implementation of the correct working practices, processes and procedures to ensure that the Project Management disciplines and functions operate to best practice standards, and deliver the services and documentation to the standards required for all IT projects.

We are looking for candidates with demonstrable experience in the delivery of projects, the implementation of project standards and working practices, an understanding of working practices, quality delivery of projects, and the management of project delivery teams to measurable success. Further the IT Projects Delivery Manager must have good communication skills, have the required level of business acumen and stakeholder management, and the desire to develop and implement robust business operations to drive exceptional levels of delivery and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing project management operations to the project management discipline ensuring the project managers achieve the following deliverables.
• Management of projects such that the schedule, scope and quality are controlled, baselined and assurance is made that delivery follows the plan.
• Risk Management and Issues Management including escalations.
• Creation and maintenance of Management Products including Plans, RAID & Communication models.
• Undertake Project Definition Workshops, risk workshops and product workshops.
• Manage changes to schedule, scope and quality in a controlled way, including working with SCC account management where such changes impact project budget.
• Ensuring business continuity by maintaining effective project documentation and daily logging
• Provide accurate and targeted reporting on project status
• Booking and management of resources required for project delivery.
• Maintain separation of Change and BAU and promote these concepts with stakeholders.
• Ownership of management reporting across the project management and business analyst disciplines on a weekly basis covering.
• Stakeholder management including Project Board creation, liaison with other key SCC service providers and 3rd party organisations.
• Work in partnership with the Team Managers to ensure all requirements gathering and documentation achieves the required standards and reducing the need for revisit / corrective work.
• Deliver on accountabilities and KPIs agreed separately with the Head of IT Programmes, PMO and SharePoint/IT Programme Delivery Manager.
• Leadership and management of the IT Project Managers in the team.

Ideal candidate:

• Preferably a background or formal training in Project management to practitioner level, PRINCE2 Practitioner or APMP.
• A background of IT Projects.
• A background/Understanding of Business Analysis.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and handle multiple priorities.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse data and metrics to make informed decisions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Demonstrated ability to identify issues, analyse problems, and implement effective solutions.
• Project Management: Experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and motivate a team, manage conflicts, and drive performance.