Senior Project Manager
Warrington
We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to work with our client based in Warrington, to apply for the role you will need to have worked as a Project Manager within the IT sector, with a broad knowledge of Infrastructure and software delivery.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of multiple concurrent projects, including on-premise, hybrid or hosted product implementation services to customers. you will need to ensure the effective delivery of services such as Effective Licence Position & Optimization service for some of the largest vendors such as IBM, SAP & Oracle. Delivering internal projects which will consist of working with teams such as security, marketing, development or senior leadership teams.
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinated, tracked and managed multiple concurrent projects and programs to successful completion
Plan, Organize, and Communicate: Develop and manage project timelines to schedule. Proactively anticipate impacts of the current and future project phases. Translate project plans into business-speak ensuring clear communication with stakeholders
Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management: Anticipate risks and issues, use problem-solving and collaboration skills to take corrective action proactively to mitigate risks and resolve issues. Work with stakeholders to identify dependencies bringing risk to the project. Communicate risks and issues clearly to stakeholders at all levels
Prepare detailed project plans for all phases of the project
Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes
Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources
Lead the project team through great planning, organisation, and communication
Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope
Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across leadership
Identify and develop trusted relationships with project and program stakeholders and sponsors
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
Understand the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business need
Drive continuous improvement of behaviours, templates, processes best practices, etc based on lessons learned from projects
Coach, mentor and motivate junior Project Managers
Deliver appropriate and effective executive-level communication
Skills & Experience
5+ years of project management and related experience
Relevant industry experience including broad knowledge of infrastructure and software delivery
Project Management qualifications such as Prince2 or AgilePM
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Experience seeing technical projects through the full life cycle
Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal, and presentation), and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
Salary is negotiable and dependent on experience
This is an office-based role in Warrington - the client cannot accommodate a hybrid role.
Horizon Recruitment Solutions Ltd is an equal opportunities employer acting as a recruitment agency concerning this vacancy.