IT Project Manager

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November 23

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CORE

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eCommerce • SaaS • Marketing

CORE is a full-service digital agency based in Cardiff, focusing on connecting creativity, strategy, and technology to deliver memorable online experiences. The company offers expertise in digital brand development, UI and UX design, data-driven strategy, and cutting-edge digital engineering, including performance optimization and security best practices. CORE works with a multi-disciplined team of designers, digital marketers, and developers to drive clients' digital potential through intelligent research, effective advertising, and sophisticated technological solutions. The agency is dedicated to creating unique online experiences that resonate with brand identities and strategic goals.

11 - 50 employees

🛍️ eCommerce

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• The Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating project teams. • 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, Budget and financial control.

🎯 Requirements

• 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 • 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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.