Project Manager London, England
Job description
At Board, we help enterprises plan smarter, drive outcomes and lead transformation with one single Intelligent Planning Platform. Trusted by thousands of leading organizations, over the last 28 years we have designed our Product with enterprise planning agility in mind and the passionate care of our people as our main driver.
We strongly believe every colleague brings unique value to our whole. We collaborate openly and effectively to deliver results and celebrate our shared success, thrive on innovation and embrace a growth mindset to aim higher every day.
If you’re a forward-thinker looking for the great next step in your career within an innovative and collaborative environment, Board is the right workplace for you!
We are currently looking for a highly analytical Project Manager to join our team in London. This role is instrumental to the successful delivery of a broad and varied portfolio of projects.
As Project Manager you will be responsible for managing all project activities through an excellent understanding of processes, documentation and communication. You will be responsible for our projects’ success as regards quality, time and budget. The PM must be eager to learn the Board functionalities and features in order to contribute to a successful project delivery and the overall team’s success.
Main duties:
- Manage the entire project lifecycle from definition/scope through delivery and post-go live, following Board’s Solution Delivery Methodology
- Learn the foundations of the Board technology to better manage risks and customers’ expectations.
- Manage multiple simultaneous projects with different customers
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Perform all project management activities for multiple projects including:
- Creating and managing complex project plans
- Training and coaching team members in project management; while monitoring team performance and taking corrective actions if needed
- Project administration and documentation
- Allocating and managing project resource
- Setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities and monitoring/summarising progress of project
- Co-ordinating, attending and facilitating project and steering meetings
- Ensuring that project actions/risks/issues are effectively handled
- Working with Finance team to ensure correct invoicing of Professional Services time
- Liaise with internal and customer staff at all levels including project stakeholders
- Ensure that projects adhere to Board’s Solution Delivery Methodology and governance.
What we look for:
- Previous experience working in a similar role, preferably with a software vendor
- Practical experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- Have experience of the project framework and associated project governance
- PM certifications such as PRINCE2, PMI, PMP will be considered a plus
- Strong skills in critical thinking, decision making, problem solving, and attention to detail
- Be exceptional at building strong, long-lasting relationships - both internally and externally
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, as well as independently
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Motivated, determined, self-starter
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Able to work against very tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Join a company that believes in the added value of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We foster a working environment in which all people are respected and valued, for all aspects which make them unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your true self to work every day!
Board International is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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