Project Manager

A Senior project Manager with a technical background is required to join our eCommerce team. You will be expected to lead one or more Agile team(s) in the delivery of bespoke development projects as well as operational improvements, often in very challenging timescales. You also have excellent knowledge & experience of Agile teachings, approaches, and behaviors and be capable of helping both teams and the wider organisation to address the dysfunctions that may result from teams and others misinterpreting, ignoring, or rejecting Lean and Agile values and principles.

Responsibilities

• Effectively run complex projects using Agile methodologies.
• Support the efficient flow of work by providing solutions to issues and blockers
• Produce accurate status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, risks, and issues
• communicating to various audiences, including key stakeholders and sponsors
• Inspire and lead teams with little Agile experience, suggesting process and practical improvements as appropriate
• Focus on improving delivery processes
• Foster close relationships with senior management and business stakeholders, be seen as a credible, reliable expert
• Set and manage client expectations, including resolving client escalations with diplomacy

What we want from you ...

• A good understanding of the software development lifecycle and release management
• Knowledge and experience working with agile & scrum methodologies
• Ability to define, manage and deliver to customer expectations within strict deadlines
• Experience of leading and managing teams at different stages of the teams lifecycle
• Experience of modern software development practices
• Solid time management & organisational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills and an ability to handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Relevant Project Management qualification