Job Description

Why should I apply?

Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the successful delivery of technical projects within the organization.

You will be responsible for coordinating with various stakeholders, managing resources, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the required quality standards. If you have a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical teams, then please apply!

How will I spend my time in this role?

Project Planning and Execution:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders;
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation;
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project tasks are executed according to the plan;
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement appropriate mitigation strategies;
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to stakeholders.

Resource Management:

• Identify and allocate resources required for project execution;
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure they have the necessary tools and support;
• Manage and prioritize tasks for team members to optimize productivity and efficiency;
• Ensure effective utilization of resources and identify areas for improvement.

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with stakeholders to understand project requirements and expectations;
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders in a timely manner;
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project objectives;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve conflicts and address project-related challenges.

Quality Assurance:

• Define and implement quality standards for project deliverables;
• Conduct regular quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards;
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement necessary changes;
• Ensure adherence to best practices, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Provide leadership and guidance to Technical Delivery team members;
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment;
• Coach and mentor team members to enhance their skills and capabilities;
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Proven experience as a Technical Delivery Manager or a similar role;
• Strong technical background, preferably in software development or IT infrastructure;
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools;
• Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

What else do we offer?

• The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year;

• A genuine commitment to smarter working - we recognise your work/life balance matters;
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community;
• Excellent benefits package including private medical insurance/dental cover and 10% non-contributory pension from month three;

What happens next?

Once we receive your CV it will be reviewed by a human- no bots here!

The average process once we receive your application takes around 2-3 weeks with typically 2 stages of video interviews using Teams - however this can change depending on the role (we may invite you to see us face to face or just need 1 video interview).

If you need any support you can see who to contact in our Recruitment Team on the advert - any questions please just let us know.

Get to know us better....

The future of energy is digitised, decarbonised and localised. At Smartest Energy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.

Formed in 2001, we\'re an agile business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. We have three offices in the UK, one in the US and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2023 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.

When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

Diversity

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

Smartest Energy