LEAD PROJECT MANAGER

VIQU Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE100 company is seeking a Lead Project Manager to support digital transformation. The role involves managing a team, overseeing complex Application and Infrastructure projects, and ensuring adherence to best practices. Ideal candidates have experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Introduction fee for referrals

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of project managers.
• Proven experience delivering complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of four project engineers.
• Standardise project management processes.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Agile

Waterfall

Tools

Dynamics 365

ERP systems

SaaS

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Lead Project Manager

Cheltenham (One day a week)

Up to £80,000 base salary plus bonus.

VIQU has partnered with a leading FTSE100 company seeking a Lead Project Manager to support an ongoing digital transformation. The Lead Project Manager will directly manage a team of four project managers, focusing on Application (ERP/SaaS) and Infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate must have prior experience as a line manager, be comfortable delivering projects using both waterfall and agile methodologies, and have a track record of delivering projects such as Dynamics 365, ERP systems, Application integration, Warehouse Management Systems, and SaaS implementations.

Duties of the Lead Project Manager:

• Line manage a team of four project engineers, develop the team, set KPIs, conduct 1-2-1 meetings, and ensure project delivery while promoting continuous improvement.
• Standardise project management processes and create a defined process for project delivery.
• Develop a Project Management Centre of Excellence (CoE).
• Ensure adherence to best practices.
• Support complex Application and Infrastructure projects, tracking timelines, risks, and budgets.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders.

Requirements for the Lead Project Manager:

• Previous experience managing a team of project managers, with a focus on complex technical projects.
• Experience in implementing standardised project management processes or establishing a Centre of Excellence.
• Proven experience delivering complex technical projects related to application delivery and IT infrastructure.
• Experience working in both Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to gain stakeholder and team buy-in.

To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no-obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. You can also contact Jack McManus via the VIQU website.

If you know someone who would be ideal for this role, VIQU offers an introduction fee of up to £1,000 once your referral successfully starts work with our client (terms apply).

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