Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Responsible for every aspect of software development projects, from requirements through to the post project review. This role involves planning and managing projects of all sizes and complexity but will focus on the larger projects which may include client builds, licensee projects and existing client renewals.

The Technical Project Manager will manage the project team in respect of project deliverables to ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget and to excellent standards

Job Description:
Primary point of contact and manage day-to-day operational aspects of your projects
Own relationship with client at all levels and build excellent relationships with project teams
Understand what success means to our clients
Liaise within the business to secure required resources for project work
Take ownership of all elements of each project being managed
Assign and monitor tasks distributed within the project team
Create, maintain and monitor project documentation with support from the Project Office
Ensure effective communication to all project resource throughout project lifecycle
Hold and coordinate regular project / governance / steering update meetings
Ensure all project activities are delivered against agreed timeline, scope and cost
Obtain client sign off at key points of the project
Agree additional commercial requirements as required within a project
Ensure internal acceptance testing is completed prior to client user acceptance testing Conduct post project review’s and actively seek client feedback to identify lessons learnt
Proactively involved in the development of best practise and product enhancements

Person Specification:
Successful track record of Software Project and Program Management
PRINCE 2 or equivalent qualification
Strong knowledge of Software services and solutions
Knowledge of software development and change control methodologies
Able to Initiate projects and provide out-of-the-box solutions to difficult problems
Able to balance technical and business needs. Consistently anticipates and drives changes
Able to deliver complex programs across multiple projects. Able to manage all stakeholders
Able to deliver projects to time and cost. Able to identify, monitor and manage risks
Experience or understanding of Flexible Benefits and/or Pensions/AE market
Able to create a high performing project team, with ability to maintain motivation
High levels of determination, drive, energy, enthusiasm and integrity
MS project, word and excel skills essential

Additional Information:
Based in Leatherhead
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Competitive Salary
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Income protection
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free parking

Please note; Due to the large number of applications that we receive, if you have not had a response within 7 days, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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