Senior IT Project Manager

Core is a high-growth Microsoft Managed Services Provider (MSP) delivering modern technology solutions across Azure, Microsoft 365, Security, and Modern Workplace. We specialise in providing a wide range of services, solutions and software to optimise our clients’ Microsoft investments. Our customers trust us to help them unlock productivity, reduce risk, and transform their businesses through technology.

We live by our CORE values: Customers first (we put customers at the heart of what we do and take accountability for our actions), One Core (we recruit, develop and retain great talent in a supportive team environment), Responsive (we’re flexible, approachable and responsive to customer needs), and Expertise (we’re proudly professional and continuously strive for excellence for customers, peers and partners).

Job description:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating project teams. The PM will be responsible for managing several concurrent high visibility projects using agile methods in a fast-paced environment that may cross multiple business divisions.

The PM will play several different roles in actual practice:

Enterprise-level Role

At an enterprise level, role includes:

• Leading and managing large, complex enterprise-level projects.
• The projects may consist of multiple teams and require integration with other activities outside the scope of the teams.

Team-level Role

At a team level, role includes:

• Playing a consultative role to put in place the appropriate people, process, and tools, to improve team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coaching members of the team as needed to optimize the efficiency of the project team.

Project Role

At a project level, role includes:

• Using good judgment and skill to develop a project management approach that is suitable for planning and managing the effort.
• Achieve the project goals within designated project constraints.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity.
• Project Initiation including Project Stand-up Calls with clients and Core technical teams.
• Project Coordination using Prince 2 Agile Scrum Methodology including regular client and technical team scrum calls, sprint planning and review calls.
• Advise key stakeholders on development and integration plans.
• Change management – preparation of change notes including change note justification and commercial scoping.
• Project Planning and Management – define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organise and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.
• Team building – promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality for the team. Mentor and nurture the project delivery team members in the project.
• Project Status Reporting and Financial Management – in line with Core’s PMO processes; deliver weekly project updates and monthly governance reports to project stakeholders; reporting exceptions to practice project boards. Record the finances of the project provided accruals and project forecast data.
• Project administration using PSA and DevOps tools including:
  • Project planning and deliverable tracking.
  • Project backlog and release management.
  • Project risk & issue management.
  • Internal and external resource sourcing and coordination.
  • Coordination of Pilot and UAT project activities.
  • Project governance – budget & escalation management.
  • Timesheet approvals.
  • Budget and financial control.

Qualification & Experience:

Essential:

• Extensive experience managing complex software delivery programs.
• Experience of budget management.
• Proven decision-making ability.
• Ability to manage and develop people effectively.
• Ability to manage budget and control project financials effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of liaising with senior management on project escalations.
• Proven experience of managing relationships with 3rd parties.
• Outstanding administration and process management skills.
• Ability to produce high quality and professional presentations to stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness.
• Highly motivated with attention to detail and a desire to continually improve.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative, and cross-functional environment.
• Able to work both on own initiative, as part of a team whilst also directing a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations.

Desirable:

• PRINCE2 Practitioner and Agile qualifications.
• Proven track record of working with and implementing MS Dynamics & SharePoint Solutions.
• Proven track record of working with business analyst and full stack developers.
• Awareness of market trends in the IT industry.
• Experienced in managing deliveries through Azure DevOps.
  
  

We offer:

• Work from home contract but alternatively, you can also work from our offices (London, Manchester, or Edinburgh).
• Appropriate, modern technology to support the fulfilment of your role.
• Significant focus on Learning + Development, including training courses, seminars, and social events in London.
• Supportive, ambitious and entrepreneurial culture where you'll have the freedom to drive ideas, take ownership and make a real impact.
• Two paid leave days per year to volunteer for causes that resonate with Core's values, such as charitable efforts, environmental initiatives, and supporting the next generation in tech.
• Private healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health and wellbeing.
• Monthly WFH allowance.
• Life Assurance: 5x annual salary.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Catered quarterly & annual social events.
• Travel and accommodation allowance.