Senior Project Manager

Cloud Bridge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

At Cloud Bridge, we transform how businesses use AWS cloud services. We specialise in Consultancy, Managed Services, Cloud Governance, FinOps, and AI/ML to unlock AWS's full potential.

Recognised as AWS's Rising Star Partner of the Year for 2023 in EMEA and 2022 in the UK, we’re expanding globally with new offices in Australia, South Africa, Singapore and Dubai, a strong presence in the Philippines, and our HQ in the UK.

We’ve managed hundreds of cloud migrations, architectural projects, cost optimisations, and support services for a diverse range of customers, from start-ups to public sector organisations.

As an AWS Advanced Partner, we enhance IT experiences for clients across various sectors. If you're ready to make a difference and join an exciting journey with Cloud Bridge and AWS, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Project Management team as a Senior Project Manager, reporting to the Project Management Practice Lead. This role involves the management of projects, including scoping, budgeting, planning, risk management, resourcing, and reporting on the delivery of cloud solutions for Cloud Bridge customers.

To be successful as a Senior Project Manager, you should be able to demonstrate strong project management and communication skills, be well-organised and able to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management: Lead the full project lifecycle, from scoping and initiation to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
2. Stakeholder engagement: Confidently engage with and report to C-suite executives, both internally and within customer organisations.
3. Governance & compliance: Implement and uphold strong project governance, risk management, and quality assurance processes.
4. Financial management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting are maintained.
5. Resource management: Effectively manage internal teams, ensuring resources are utilised efficiently and remain focused on project deliverables.
6. Planning & reporting: Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and reports, ensuring transparency and accountability.
7. Issue & risk management: Identify potential risks, dependencies, and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure smooth project execution.
8. Customer relationship management: Act as a trusted advisor, ensuring customer satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.
9. Pre-sales: Support pre-sales and scoping initiatives to secure new business.

Essential Skills

1. At least 5 years’ experience working in similar customer-facing roles.
2. Extensive experience managing large-scale IT infrastructure projects, ideally within cloud migration and transformation.
3. Proven track record of successfully delivering multi-million-pound projects for enterprise and/or public sector customers.
4. Strong experience managing and reporting to C-suite stakeholders, both internally and externally.
5. Deep understanding of project governance, including risk management, budgeting, and reporting.
6. Ability to effectively manage and optimise internal resource allocation and efficiency.
7. Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
8. Strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or similar).
9. Experience working within regulated environments and adhering to compliance requirements.
10. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is highly desirable.

Desirables

1. Familiarity and strong interest in the Amazon Web Services platform.
2. Exposure to other cloud environments such as Azure, Google Cloud Platform or private clouds.
3. Experience working within an IT Professional Services or Managed Services provider.
4. PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, or equivalent project management certification.
5. ITIL certification or experience with IT service management.
6. Cloud foundational certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) would be advantageous.

Benefits Overview

1. 25 Days Paid Time-off
2. Birthday Leave
3. Company Bonus Scheme
4. Flexible Working
5. Early Friday Finish (Monthly)
6. Company Laptop and Peripherals
7. Company Sabbatical Scheme
8. Personalised Training & Development Plan
9. Annual Wellness Allowance
10. Company Events
11. Private Health Insurance
12. Wellbeing support
13. Mental Health Champions
14. Calm app subscription