Project Manager

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Job details

• Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Gibraltar, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle upon Tyne, Norwich, Nottingham, Plymouth, Reading, South Coast - Southampton, Watford
• Capability: Advisory
• Experience Level: Manager
• Type: Full Time or Part Time
• Service Line: Technology & Data
• Contract type: Permanent

Job Description

At KPMG Microsoft Business Solution, we implement best-in-class solutions for ERP and CRM. We leverage extensive knowledge in all areas to provide integrated end-to-end solutions based on the Microsoft Dynamics range of products, delivering powerful, adaptable ERP and CRM systems that integrate all management information across an organization into a single, intuitive software application.

The Role:

The Project Manager oversees projects of any size, ensuring their delivery within agreed timescales, budgets, and requirements. They are responsible for the efficient utilization of staff and third parties, ensuring all activities conform to the company's quality standards and processes.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan and manage assigned projects, keeping stakeholders informed.
2. Develop and agree on project plans and Statements of Work with clients.
3. Monitor progress, budgets, and risks, making adjustments as needed.
4. Manage project teams and third-party vendors, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards.
5. Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and reports.
6. Coordinate validation and verification activities, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
7. Participate in resource management and continuous improvement of project delivery methodologies.

The Person:

• Proven track record in delivering software implementation projects, including full lifecycle management.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and large teams.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint; Prince2 or APM certification preferred.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, VSTS, TFS.
• Knowledge of ERP and CRM implementations, preferably with Microsoft technologies.
• Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Business Consulting and Services