Job Description

1 Opening
LONDON


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Role description

for Project Manager

Location - London/Norwich/ Bristol



Hybrid working model



Immediate Candidates only preferred



Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for current or future visa sponsorship

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Looking for a highly experienced and skilled Project Manager with a proven track record of success in managing technology projects. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of Waterfall and Agile methodologies, SDLC, with a reasonable experience in delivering Infrastructure/Cloud Migration projects. They will also be an excellent communicator and team leader with a strong desire to learn and grow.


Project and Program Delivery and Governance- Manage and lead the delivery of projects against a documented and audited methodology.


Planning and Resource Management - Lead independently the development and maintenance of work breakdown structure, activity network, Gantt chart including estimates on duration and resource allocation for medium sized projects


Stakeholder engagement - Independently lead the formal stakeholder engagement process throughout significant projects including personally influencing the views of key stakeholders and amending stakeholder management plans.


Monitoring and Controlling - Manage all aspects of the monitoring and control processes and implemented corrective actions.


Effective Communication - Effectively contribute to business meetings and workshops with the ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information both verbally and in a written format. Ability to ask for help or clarification when needed. ? Self-Motivated and Driven ? Status Reporting


A good understanding of the project management lifecycle and the role of a Project/Programme Manager



Experience of working within complex change environments, managing small to medium projects simultaneously

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL)

15+ years of experience as a Project Manager, including 5-8 years in Project management on technical projects


Experience managing technology projects, organizational change, and the ability to understand and discuss technical concepts.


Experience in infrastructure/cloud update or migration projects.


Knowledge and experience in system development/implementation, software validation, and hosted systems (sandboxes).


A strong desire to self-learn and improve, manage work load and prioritize effectively, identify knowledge gaps and learn from seniors, and adapt quickly to customer processes and methods.


Advanced written and communication skills to support report writing and presentations of complex subject matter to stakeholders.



Proven experience as a Project Manager in a technology-focused environment with strong knowledge of PMP and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and proficiency in project management software and tools.


Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, and Agile/ PMP or Scrum Master certification is a plus.


Setting up the project governance,


Setting up the risk management,


Stakeholder management


Release management


Knowledge on Inhouse Custom development


Working knowledge on hosted system (sandbox)


Managed technology projects to understand the unique risks, and experience working with development teams and software teams


Knowledge in regulatory compliance


Experience in Infrastructure Project Delivery and Datacentre/Cloud Migration Projects


Understand how the technology works


SDLC Knowledge


Project Governance


Understand and quickly adapt to the existing process of the customer.


Manages relationship and overall engagement with implementation partners and vendors.


Ensures appropriate final approval and quality of key deliverables.


Manages full handover to support and business operational support and maintenance teams.


Responsible tracking and escalating needs of overall resource management for the project.


All the above to follow Customer processes, policies, and governance, working with IT PMO and Customer QA as needed.


Knowledge in using the Tools: JIRA ,Confluence ,MS Office Apps ,ServiceNow ,PlanView



#UST


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Skills

Project Management,Scrum Master,Project Governance



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About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.