Project Manager

Leicester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven and organized

Delivery Manager

to lead the successful execution and delivery of projects across the organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing both Agile and Waterfall projects, strong stakeholder management skills, and a track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

This role requires strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:



Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and work breakdown structures Manage and track progress, ensuring timely delivery of all project phases and milestones Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations Facilitate project meetings, reviews, and presentations with leadership and teams Lead project delivery using appropriate methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid) Work with cross-functional teams including developers, QA, business analysts, and product managers Ensure proper documentation, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives (for Agile projects) Oversee Gantt charts, milestone tracking, and phase gate reviews (for Waterfall projects) Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues proactively Develop and implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans Ensure compliance with internal governance, audit, and quality standards Define and manage project budgets, including cost estimation and tracking Monitor resource utilization and optimize team capacity for delivery efficiency Track financial performance against budgets and provide accurate forecasts

Required Qualifications:



Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field 5+ years of experience in project management or delivery management roles Proven experience delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, Asana) Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex stakeholder environments Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Experience with budget ownership and financial reporting Domain knowledge in [industry - e.g., IT, software, telecom, manufacturing, etc.] Experience in using Agile frameworks like SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:

Delivery Manager: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Work authorisation:

* United Kingdom (preferred)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3858838
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Leicester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned