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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join the Delivery team.
Working as part of a small team, the individual will be responsible for supporting strategic priorities by implementing business and technical solutions, within agreed timescales and budget.
Accountable for
Lead projects that support International strategic objectives
Ensuring business benefits are delivered in line with specified tolerances of time, cost, quality and risk
Managing, reporting and communicating progress
Business engagement of the benefits from start up, to closure and benefits realisation
Duties and Responsibilities
analysing project proposals to determine approach, resource requirements and limitations
supporting business case development and tracking throughout delivery
planning and monitoring the project including stage and exception plans
mobilising and motivating the project team to deliver and contribute effectively
monitoring third party contributions where applicable
managing and reporting project risks, including the development of contingency plans
monitoring and reporting overall progress, resourcing and budget, initiating corrective action where necessary
maintaining project governance, change control and configuration management
maintaining an awareness of potential dependencies with other projects and their impact
identifying and acquiring support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project
conducting lessons learned to review implementation approach and management, preparing any follow-on action recommendations
working with IT stakeholders to ensure products are delivered to technical standards
working with the sponsor and team to ensure a smooth transition to business as usual position and ensuring benefits are owned and measured
Technical skills/Knowledge/Experience
Prince 2 or equivalent Project Management certification
Solid understanding of MS applications and project management tools, for the planning, tracking and manipulation of project plans, data and MI
Demonstrable experience of working in project management and driving business outcomes
Strong capability in project financial management
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Strong change management / business improvement experience
Meticulous in planning and execution
Knowledge & experience of Agile delivery methodology desirable
Knowledge & experience in vendor contract negotiation and management desirable