Project Manager

Razorblue Group; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in the UK is seeking a Project Manager for a one-year maternity cover position. The ideal candidate will oversee project delivery from inception to conclusion, ensuring efficient execution while managing client relationships effectively. They should possess excellent communication skills and a robust foundation in project management methodologies. This role offers a salary of £35,000 per annum along with a hybrid working environment and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Base salary of £35,000 per annum

Hybrid working policy

25 days holidays + public holidays

Your birthday off

£2000 Referral Scheme Bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption benefits

Fully funded training and accreditations

Two paid charity volunteering days

Discounted Broadband

Life insurance

Private Health Insurance

Quarterly team social fund

Cycle to Work scheme

Latest tech toys partnership with Currys

Eco-friendly electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Preferred certification in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, APM).
• Proven experience managing large-scale technical projects.
• Expertise in project lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex IT projects from initiation to completion.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, building strong relationships.
• Contribute to process improvement for better efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMI)

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Certification in project management methodologies

Tools

Project management software

Job description

razorblue role

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our growing team of like-minded tech people. This role is a one-year maternity cover position.

Should you choose to accept, your responsibilities will encompass:

End-to-End Project Delivery

• Lead complex IT projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely and budget-conscious execution.
• Oversee project governance, tracking risks and resolving issues to keep things on course.
• Drive seamless transitions from project delivery to ongoing support, maintaining service excellence.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary contact for clients, building strong relationships and managing expectations.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to refine requirements and schedules.
• Negotiate scope changes when needed, ensuring project objectives remain aligned.

Team Support & Continuous Improvement

• Knowledge share to strengthen the team.
• Contribute to process improvement, enhancing efficiency and outcomes.

Our perfect candidate should have a wealth of knowledge delivering a wide variety of IT based solutions and will ideally have an MSP background. We have a well-established projects team, and this role will further strengthen our delivery capability to keep our clients happy!

Customer service is paramount to us, which is why we only look for candidates with excellent customer facing skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Your friendly tech‑savviness will truly shine here.

razorblue requirements

• Preferred certification in project management methodologies (PRINCE2, APM, PMI, CSM, IAPM) demonstrating a strong foundation in project management principles and best practices.
• Proven experience successfully managing large‑scale, complex technical projects from initiation to closure, navigating challenges and driving results (MSP experience desirable).
• Expertise in project lifecycle management, including designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating multiple concurrent projects to achieve organizational objectives.
• Proficient in leveraging industry-specific software and project management tools to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive project efficiency.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, and effectively communicate complex information to diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication abilities, with a talent for conveying technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non‑technical audiences. Excellent conversational fluency in English is required to clearly explain complex technical issues.

Continuous learning and development are central to our culture, and we heavily invest in elevating our people, not just hiring those already at an expert level.

razorblue gives

Working for an IT partner isn’t for the faint hearted, it requires drive, passion for technology, collaboration, and a drive to innovate.

If you want to learn more about the IT domain as a whole or specialise in one particular area, you can do that here. We are not looking for the most qualified people, but people who have a true drive to learn and a passion for the technology sector. Our learning and development opportunities, paired with our teams drive for learning, resulted in 34 promotions being granted in 2022.

We operate a hybrid working policy across most roles and often get asked why we haven’t made the decision to go fully remote… For us, natural learning opportunities are invaluable and office working enables this and has also inspired our collective culture of teamwork.

Our other benefits include:

• Base salary of £35,000per annum
• Hybrid working – After probation, split time evenly between office and home
• 25 days holidays per annum + public holidays + the ability to purchase 10 more
• Your birthday off (Obviously!)
• £2000 Referral Scheme Bonus – if you know other techies that want to join us
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption + Baby bonus (Family is important to us)
• Fully funded training and accreditations to expand your skillset
• Two paid charity volunteering days per year
• Discounted Broadband (Necessity)
• Life insurance
• Private Health Insurance with VitalityHealth
• Quarterly team social fund
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gear up with the latest tech toys through our partnership with Currys
• Cruise around in an eco‑friendly electric car with our EV Scheme

Benefits are available in line with company policy and may vary based on contract type and duration.

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our application or interview process. We're here to support you.

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