Senior Project Manager

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.