Project Manager

Sharp Gaming; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming technology firm seeks a Project Manager to oversee project delivery. The role involves collaborating with engineering managers and product owners, ensuring timely project execution while fostering continuous improvement. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Benefits

Flexi-time

Monthly pension contributions

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Wellbeing tools and resources

24/7 virtual GP service

Financial wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Experience working with agile and waterfall project teams.
• Ability to use data and metrics to drive improvements.
• Experience in managing Platform, DevOps, AWS, and transformations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overarching project plan and align priorities.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects with stakeholders.
• Provide clear communication and reporting on project status.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Data-driven improvement

Job description

About Us

Our mission is to dominate the betting and gaming industry on a global scale and we need the very best Tech talent to help us achieve this.

We recently migrated all of our customers onto our very own proprietary platform - so it's an exciting time to join us. With the help of our new platform, we're able to pioneer new products and drive more advanced, creative technologies. The result? Unrivalled experiences for millions of customers worldwide.

Betfred's Technology department is driven by innovation, and you'll be at the heart of unlocking our new platform's potential. So, if you want to help shape the future of betting and gaming, then it's to time to join us.

Job purpose

To encourage a continuous improvement approach in all that we do to ensure effective results for the organisation. You will have significant experience working with both agile and waterfall project teams across different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner.

You will work closely with your Engineering Managers and Product Owners to plan and agree on your deliverables. As a Project Manager, you will ensure the timescales are clearly estimated and documented.

You will manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, working with business stakeholders for effective planning, reporting, and the launch of new products. This may also result in changes to business processes.

You will use your excellent communication skills to provide regular, timely updates on your project plans, deliverables, and actuals to your stakeholders.

Job Duties

• Maintain Overarching Plan: Be responsible for maintaining the overarching plan across your workstreams, aligning priorities with your product counterpart.

• Effective Planning and Management: Ensure effective planning and management of milestones.

• Project Governance: Apply project governance aligned with the project lifecycle of the Delivery team from project setup to closure.

• Team Coaching: Coach the team to effectively apply the right methodologies appropriate for the project.

• Continuous Improvement: Support continuous improvements from project retrospectives.

• Dependency Management: Identify cross-project dependencies and work with the Programme Manager and other Project Managers to manage them effectively. Collaboration will be part of your mantra, and you will help drive this across the organisation.

• Change, Risk, and Resource Management: Apply effective change, risk, and resource management within your workstream, aligning with Engineering Managers and Product Owners where appropriate.

• Communication and Reporting: Deliver clear communication and reporting on project status to your team and the Delivery leadership team.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders across all facets of the organisation to ensure their needs and expectations are met.

• Third-Party Relationships: Define and document the most appropriate strategy to build and maintain excellent relationships with third parties. We work with several high-profile suppliers who move at a fast pace in this industry; therefore, strong relationships are key to delivering results.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Great interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build strong relationships both internally and with our 3rd party suppliers.

• A can-do attitude is a must, to keep our teams and suppliers moving in the right direction to succeed.

• Adept at working in a fast pace challenging environment whilst managing high expectations from internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communications skills to provide timely updates on plans and execution to your stakeholders.

• Ability to use data and metrics to drive improvements from within, spotting trends early and removing impediments for your team(s).

• Strong attention to detail.

• Experience in managing Platform, DevOps, AWS, Hardware rollout and Transformation would be beneficial.

What is in it for me?

• £40,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience.

• Flexi-time (start anywhere between 7am and 10am)

Be Rewarded:

• Earn Extra Rewards: Unlock bonuses and incentives to enhance your income.

• Secure Your Future: Build a nest egg with monthly pension contribution, helping you prepare for the future.

• Family Support: Access enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay to help you prepare for new additions to your family.

• Refer and Earn: Cash-in on our 'Refer a Friend' programme – we're always looking for exceptional individuals like you!

• Peace of Mind: Benefit from a death in service benefit, though we hope you'll never need it.

• Save Smart: Enjoy discounts and cashback offers from a diverse range of high-street and online retailers, saving on everyday essentials and indulgences.

Get Recognised:

• Celebrate Longevity: Join our long-service recognition programme, honouring the dedication of our loyal team members throughout their careers.

• Peer and Manager Acknowledgment: Recognise and be recognised for your achievements, earning points redeemable with over 700 global retailers.

• Life's Milestones: Receive a gift to celebrate the birth of a baby, adoptions, and weddings, along with an extra day off for your wedding day.

Feel Valued:

• Always Accessible Healthcare: Benefit from a 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, ensuring prompt health answers that fit your schedule.

• Prioritise Mental Wellbeing: Utilise an independent service to identify and receive mental health support, including face-to-face counselling and self-help resources.

• Financial Wellbeing: Optimise your budget with our financial wellbeing package, offering real-time earnings tracking and early access to earned pay to help support you with unexpected bills.

• Savings Made Easy: Set up salary-based savings and earn a 5% boost through our savings scheme.

• Personalised Financial Guidance: Access one-on-one support from an independent Financial Coach.

• Comprehensive Assistance: Confidentially address life challenges through our Employee Assistance Programme, covering childcare, family matters, relationships, addiction, legal issues, financial concerns and more.

• Holistic Wellbeing Tools: Explore a wide range of resources for physical, mental, nutritional, and financial wellbeing through our Wellbeing App.

• Eye Care Benefits: Enjoy complimentary eye tests and contributions towards single lens prescriptions for VDU users.