IT Project Manager

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Lead to Order process. The role involves managing the project lifecycle, engaging with agile delivery teams, and leading vendor teams. Candidates should have experience in both waterfall and agile methodologies, with proficiency in tools like Jira and Confluence. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. This role supports a flexible working environment with two days in the office expected.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Experienced in Project Delivery and familiar with both waterfall and agile methodologies.
• Adaptable, able to flex style to meet Business and Project needs.
• Skilled in handling dependencies across multiple teams globally.

Responsibilities

• Run the project lifecycle from design to implementation.
• Drive project delivery through engagement with agile delivery IT teams.
• Lead vendor teams and manage projects concurrently.

Skills

Project Delivery

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Jira

Confluence

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to support initiatives within the Lead to Order process and tools that we support in IT. You'll be part of a team formed of both internal and external colleagues, based within the IT Group in Cambridge, with two days in the office expected.

You will be a strong delivery partner with a can-do attitude, quick to adapt to Arm’s culture. You will have good attention to detail, careful planning, situational awareness, risk management and monitoring, in order to maintain project momentum and engage our customers to deliver projects successfully.

You will stand out for this role if you have outstanding people management, interpersonal skills and domain expertise.

Responsibilities:
- Run the project lifecycle from the initial set up, including design, build, test and cutover/implementation in line with quality and time.
- Drive project delivery through day to day engagement with agile delivery IT teams and business customers.
- Lead vendor teams and matrix manage to a high standard.
- Effectively communicate project status regularly and handle risk accordingly.
- Take ownership of risks and issues and help to manage prioritisation, demonstrating situational leadership.
- Manage regular status reporting with IT and business stakeholders.
- Run multiple projects through agile delivery teams of varying size and stages concurrently

Required Skills and Experience:
- You will be experienced in Project Delivery and familiar with both waterfall and agile methodologies, with a focus on working with agile delivery teams
- You are adaptable, with the ability to flex your style and approach to meet the needs of the Business and the Project.
- Proficient in key project management tools such as Jira, confluence, Excel, PowerPoint, MS projects
- Skilled in handling dependencies across multiple teams globally
- Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills; comfortable communicating and collaborating with teams across different disciplines.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of ITIL and Agile methodologies.
- Experience working with commercial systems such as Salesforce or SAP or any digital or web platforms
- Knowledge of commercial and/or finance business processes

In Return:

With offices around the world, Arm is a diverse organisation of dedicated, creative and highly hardworking people. By enabling a dynamic, inclusive, meritocratic, and open workplace, where all our people can grow and succeed, we encourage our people to share their contributions to Arm's success in the global marketplace.

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