Senior Software Project Manager - Cross-Functional Delivery

Energy Jobline ZR; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice schemes

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Employee assistance program

Life assurance

Company pension

Charity days

Annual leave including birthday leave

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Software Project Manager to join the Programme Management Office in the United Kingdom. You will own complex software projects from initiation to delivery, partnering with Engineering, Product, Sales and Marketing, and regularly engaging with C-Suite sponsors.

The role is senior and high-visibility, requiring strong governance, delivery leadership, and the ability to drive collaboration across multiple functions and external partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in a software or technology-led environment.
• Degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven ability to operate effectively within complex programme management environments, building and maintaining relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery of objectives.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and to scope in fast-paced organisations.
• Fluency across Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall delivery methodologies, with judgement to apply the right approach.
• Experience managing stage-gate processes and governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence at the C-Suite level.
• Strong commercial acumen, budgeting ownership and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of software projects, from scoping to handover and benefits realization.
• Define project charters and plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resources, and communications.
• Track milestones, risks, issues and changes; escalate proactively when needed.
• Facilitate workshops, steering groups and regular project reviews.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete and stored per PMO standards.
• Serve as primary contact for project communications with stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams and align delivery with business goals with Product Owners/Managers.
• Build relationships with third-party suppliers and partners.
• Manage budgets and controls; produce dashboards and executive presentations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, tools and practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile & Waterfall

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

Degree in IT/Software Engineering/CS

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Software Project Manager to join the Programme Management Office in the United Kingdom. You will own complex software projects from initiation to delivery, partnering with Engineering, Product, Sales and Marketing, and regularly engaging with C-Suite sponsors.

The role is senior and high-visibility, requiring strong governance, delivery leadership, and the ability to drive collaboration across multiple functions and external partners.