Senior Project Manager

Inspiretec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology firm in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a variety of complex software development projects. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, utilizing both Agile and Waterfall methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in IT project management, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel to customer sites. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped bonus

Flexible hours

Up to 30 days annual leave

Well-being programme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years proven track record in IT project management.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to understand project requirements.
• Plan and execute projects within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Define deliverables and manage their development.
• Status reporting and issue resolution during project execution.
• Proactively manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional team leadership

Job description

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who will be required to work closely with a variety of Clients, on a range of large, exciting and often complex software development projects, against agreed timescales, budgets and quality measures. Experience managing cross functional teams in both Agile (scrum, kanban) and Waterfall methodologies is a necessity.

The successful candidate will be required to travel to customer sites, occasionally, across the UK. We are happy to consider UK applicants who have at least 5 years proven track record in IT project management, we would consider a remote, hybrid or office based working pattern.

This will be a varied role operating as part of a small PM team in a dynamic environment, but key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the customer to understand their requirements for the project, developing effective working relationships and ongoing management processes for the project
• Planning - working alongside all technical teams the Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, communication and then the efficient execution of the project in accordance with agreed budgets, timescales, methodologies / process and quality targets
• Define the deliverables, task requirements and phased work plan for the project, and manage their development and delivery
• Estimate and plan projects from start to finish
• Status reporting - Identify and resolving issues / risks and actions in a timely manner.
• Communication and stakeholder management – agree governance and communication protocol and ensure the project is delivered in line with that agreed. Pro‑active management of expectations throughout the project and to act as the single point of contact for the project
• Manage, monitor and motivate the cross functional team assigned to the project

The Benefits

• A competitive salary with an uncapped bonus scheme
• Full time position, but with flexible hours of work
• Up to 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and ability to buy/sell holiday days with access to paid sabbaticals
• Well‑being programme
• Company pension scheme