Senior Project Manager

DXC Technology; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from planning to deployment. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in IT project management, preferably with strong knowledge of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies. Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring project objectives are met. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Pension contribution schemes

Free training and upskilling library access

Qualifications

• 6+ years leading IT projects, with 3+ years in software development.
• Formal certification in project management e.g. PMI-PMP, Prince2.
• Willingness to travel to client locations if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress.
• Liaise between stakeholders and project teams.

Skills

Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership and team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Due to the customer requirements successful applicants must be eligible for high level UK Security clearance. Some travel to DXC & Customer sites may be required.

Project Manager - Senior

Role Summary

As part of our overall investment and growth strategy in the UK we are hiring Senior Project Managers to join our team.

• The Senior Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex project, from initial planning to final deployment and close.
• They will ensure that the specified objectives of the project in terms of time, scope, quality and value are met.
• Over time you’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of assignments across a broad portfolio of client from many sectors e.g., Public Sector, Health, Finance, Energy, Transport, Retail, and Manufacturing.
• You’ll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively with business units and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with business goals.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines, budget (Costs and revenues), and quality standards.
• Serve as the main liaison between client business stakeholders, development teams, vendors, and wider stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and provide transparent communication on project health.
• Manage expectations and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams including developers, testers, and business analysts. Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and deliverables. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively. Implement contingency plans and elevate critical issues promptly. Maintain a risk register and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Ensure compliance with organizational project management standards and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid), tailoring the approach pragmatically to best meet the business objectives.
• Prepare and present project status reports, dashboards, and KPIs to senior leadership.
• Ensure that the project plan adheres and complies with any agreed contracts. Manage change requests and maintain proper documentation.

Essential Skills/Qualifications/Attributes

• 6+ years practical experience in leading IT projects including at least 3 years in delivering software development, application modernisation or similar projects.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and associated methodologies.
• Formal certification in project management e.g. PMI-PMP, Prince2 etc.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to client locations if required.
• Eligibility for UK secure clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Desirable Skills/Qualifications/Attributes

• Agile certification and practical delivery experience.

DXC Technology helps global companies run their mission critical systems and operations while modernising IT, optimising data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid cloud environments. With decades of driving innovation, the world’s largest companies trust DXC to deploy enterprise technology solutions to deliver new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experiences. Learn more about the DXC story and our focus on people, customers, and operational execution at www.dxc.technology.

DXC as an Employer

As an award‑winning, industry‑leading, Technology firm we offer some of the best experiences for our employees and clients. We offer very competitive salaries coupled with an exciting benefits package including private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, pension contribution schemes and much more! We believe in nurturing an environment of continuous growth and development, with free training from our expansive upskilling library available to all our employees at any time.

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