Core is a Microsoft Cloud Managed Service Partner, specialising in Microsoft 365 technology for people and businesses who want to realise modern workplace technology solutions to drive their business forward. We specialise in providing a wide range of services, solutions and software to optimise our clients’ Microsoft investments.

Job description:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating project teams. The PM will be responsible for managing several concurrent high visibility projects using agile methods in a fast-paced environment that may cross multiple business divisions. The PM will play several different roles in actual practice:

Enterprise-level Role

At an enterprise level, role includes:

Leading and managing large, complex enterprise-level projects.
The projects may consist of multiple teams and require integration with other activities outside the scope of the teams.

Team-level Role

At a team level, role includes:

Playing a consultative role to put in place the appropriate people, process, and tools, to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
Coaching members of the team as needed to optimize the efficiency of the project team.

Project Role

At a project level, role includes:

Using good judgment and skill to develop a project management approach that is suitable for planning and managing the effort.
Achieve the project goals within designated project constraints.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Managing multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity.
Project Initiation including Project Stand-up Calls with clients and Core technical teams.
Project Coordination using Prince 2 Agile Scrum Methodology including regular client and technical team scrum calls, sprint planning and review calls.
Advise key stakeholders on development and integration plans.
Change management – preparation of change notes including change note justification and commercial scoping.
Project Planning and Management – Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organise and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.
Team building – promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality for the team. Mentor and nurture the project delivery team members in the project.
Project Status Reporting and Financial Management – in line with Core’s PMO processes; deliver weekly project updates and monthly governance reports to project stakeholders; reporting exceptions to practice project boards. Record the finances of the project provided accruals and project forecast data.
Project administration using PSA and Devops tools including:
- Project planning and deliverable tracking.
- Project backlog and release management.
- Project risk & issue management.
- Internal and external resource sourcing and coordination.
- Coordination of Pilot and UAT project activities.
- Project governance – budget & escalation management.
- Timesheet approvals o Budget and financial control.

Qualification & Experience:

Essential:

Minimum 3 years' experience managing complex software delivery programs
Experience of budget management
Proven decision-making ability
Ability to manage and develop people effectively
Ability to manage budget and control project financials effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of liaising with senior management on project escalations
Proven experience of managing relationships with 3rd parties
Outstanding administration and process management skills
Ability to produce high quality and professional presentations to stakeholders
Commercial awareness
Highly motivated with attention to detail and a desire to continually improve.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative, and cross-functional environment
Able to work both on own initiative, as part of a team whilst also directing a team
Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations

Desirable:

PRINCE2 Practitioner and Agile qualifications.
Proven track record of working with and implementing MS Dynamics & SharePoint Solutions.
Proven track record of working with business analyst and full stack developers.
Awareness of market trends in the IT industry.
Experienced in managing deliveries through Azure DevOps.

We offer:

Work from home contract but alternatively, you can also work from our offices (London, Manchester, or Edinburgh).
Appropriate, modern technology to support the fulfilment of your role.
Significant focus on Learning + Development, including training courses, seminars, and social events in London.
Two paid leave days per year to volunteer for causes that resonate with Core's values, such as charitable efforts, environmental initiatives, and supporting the next generation in tech.
Private healthcare.
Death in Service Life Assurance for five times an employee's annual salary.

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