KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
Full Project Management accountability for all assigned Projects
Manage the project in compliance with the project lifecycle methodology within a PMO framework including navigation of stage gates and securing design board approvals.
Establish a hybrid Agile / Waterfall approach to project delivery, in line with practices in place.
Establish and manage a realistic and committed plan for the project, taking into consideration business/customer deadlines, dependencies, resources, and costs.
Drive the project to a regular beat: monitor workstream activity, manage adherence to plan and help team members resolve obstacles to delivery.
Provide regular status reports on plan, finances, resources, risks and issues in line with guidelines set out by the Project Management Office (PMO)
Proactively identify and manage project risks and issues, driving actions to mitigate or resolve.
Maintain accurate documentation in line with project lifecycle
Oversee final quality assurance on project, reviewing accuracy of output and compliance to the requirements
Manage project governance, including a Project Review Group with required stakeholders
Implement best practices and procedures in project management.
Manage communication channels with stakeholders in geographically disperse locations
Ensure that projects are aligned with strategic goals and are supported by sound business.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Bachelor’s Degree level
Mandatory: Scrum Master certification
Preferred: PMP, PRINCE2 (Foundation and/or Practitioner), or Agile-PMP
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Over 3 years’ experience of delivering projects focused on software development and application integration.
Experience in establishing and embedding Agile methodology to deliver successful projects.
Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of programme and projects practices and standards (SCRUM, and others like Prince2, etc.)
Proficient demonstrable skills in managing and reporting on a project in compliance with a project delivery methodology in conjunction with a PMO function.
Proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools including risk management, benefits management, financial management and quality assurance.
Strong understanding of scope and change management.
Comprehensive management and influencing skills with experience of working with senior level executives.
Ability to resolve issues swiftly and decisively whilst safeguarding standards and procedures.
Strong team leadership with the ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside their reporting line.
Strong business requirements collection, and process/workflow analysis skills including understanding of traceability.
Excellent communication skills (written & oral English), including the ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organisation.
Able to demonstrate instances of initiatives that have delivered organisational benefits
Experience in managing both local and remote project team members
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