Project Manager

The Project Manager within the PMO and Business Acceptance team plays a critical role in driving organizational success by ensuring the successful delivery of projects that align with strategic objectives and meet stakeholder expectations. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization's project management function.

This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, coordinating resources, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. The Project Manager will utilize project management methodologies, tools, and techniques to drive successful project outcomes and contribute to the overall strategic objectives of the organization.

Project Planning:

Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, resource allocation, and budget estimates.

Identify and assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Establish project governance framework and communication plan.

Project Execution:

Lead project kick-off meetings and communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.

Monitor project progress against plan, identify deviations, and take corrective actions as necessary.

Coordinate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to ensure timely project delivery.

Facilitate regular project meetings, status updates, and reporting to stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management:

Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders.

Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project objectives.

Address stakeholder concerns and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.

Quality Assurance:

Define quality standards and ensure adherence throughout the project lifecycle.

Conduct regular quality reviews and audits to identify areas for improvement.

Implement quality control measures to mitigate risks and maintain project quality.

Change Management:

Assess and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and resources.

Evaluate change requests and their potential impacts on project objectives.

Communicate changes effectively to stakeholders and obtain necessary approvals.

Project Closure:

Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate lessons learned and identify best practices.

Prepare project closure reports, including documentation of project outcomes, deliverables, and performance metrics.

Facilitate the transition of project deliverables to operational teams as needed.

• As a Project Manager, you will have demonstrable experience in leading and managing diverse and complex IT Software projects within a PMO or similar environment
• Strong organisation skills (time management, administration etc.) Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Project Management qualifications/ certification (e.g. Prince2, Agile) 

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.

• Flexibility, Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multi- disciplined environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

   

Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave – 25 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer - We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Values Awards – Our quarterly employee-driven initiative to highlight and reward the people in the organisation who embody our values the most
• Clear Review – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference – we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and Advanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

We are one the UK’s largest tech companies, and our products sit at the heart of some of the country's best-known businesses. We’ve grown phenomenally quickly with a £275m turnover and 2,800 employees supporting over 25,000 customers. We hire for potential. We want to make sure we have the best people for the job and provide genuinely equal opportunities for our people to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed with inclusion and equity at its core.

Find out more about the next steps once you’ve applied here - careers.oneadvanced.com/how-we-hire