Project Manager

KPMG United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Microsoft Business Solutions sector is seeking a Project Manager to oversee implementation projects across multiple sectors. The role involves planning, managing resources, and liaising with clients to ensure successful project completion, all while adhering to quality standards and methodology best practices. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in handling large-scale projects and a mastery of relevant tools.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Project Manager with full lifecycle software implementation experience.
• Experience managing large-scale projects (>750 man-days) and teams over 10 staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to produce high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage assigned projects, keeping stakeholders informed about progress.
• Monitor project budgets and timelines, addressing issues proactively.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards.

Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Agile Methodologies

Time Management

Education

Prince2 Practitioner or APM

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

SharePoint

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Job description

Project Manager

At KPMG Microsoft Business Solution, we implement best-in-class solutions for ERP and CRM. We have extensive knowledge and expertise in all areas, enabling us to provide our clients with an integrated end-to-end solution. Our solutions are based on the Microsoft Dynamics range of products, which allows us to deliver powerful, adaptable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. These systems are strategic IT solutions that integrate all management information across an organization into a single, intuitive software application, covering departments from finance to manufacturing, HR, sales, and customer relationship management.

The Role:

The Project Manager oversees projects of varying sizes, ensuring their delivery within agreed timescales, budgets, and requirements. This role involves managing the efficient utilization of staff and third-party resources, and ensuring all project activities adhere to the company's quality standards and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage assigned projects, keeping clients and senior management informed about progress.
• Develop and agree on project plans and Statements of Work with clients.
• Monitor project progress against plans and budgets, addressing issues proactively.
• Track costs versus plans using Microsoft Project and internal systems.
• Manage project risks, issues, and change logs effectively.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are properly documented and handed over.
• Maintain project dashboards and prepare weekly reports for internal and client review.
• Coordinate validation and verification activities, including testing and reviews.
• Work closely with Solution Architects to ensure quality of deliverables.
• Address customer satisfaction issues promptly.
• Participate in resource management and capacity planning.
• Contribute to refining project delivery methodologies and best practices.
• Manage subcontractors and procurement processes related to projects.

The Person:

• Proven track record as a Project Manager, with full lifecycle software implementation experience.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and large-scale projects (>750 man-days).
• Experience managing teams of over 10 staff.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Project, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Professional certifications such as Prince2 Practitioner or APM are preferred.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, VSTS, TFS, Scrum, and Kanban.
• ERP and CRM implementation experience, preferably with Microsoft technologies, is advantageous.
• Excellent time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to produce high-quality presentations and documentation.
• Flexible, detail-oriented, and discreet in handling confidential information.