Job description

Job Title: Project Manager (Saas)

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Type: Full Time

Salary: £50-70k DOE+ Benefits Package

Start Date: October 2023

About the Client

Our client is a fast growing, technology led company that delivers market leading (and award winning!) solutions and services to clients in the UK. They focus on regulated industries, the Insurance industry in particular, dealing directly with small, medium, and large-scale regulated business, in the provision of SaaS platforms and supporting services.

The client passionately believes in nurturing, supporting, and developing its people, offering good remuneration and other financial incentives.

They believe in being disruptive, challenging the norm, a fierce focus on first class service and a can-do attitude. They want all of their clients to feel that they're a delight to deal with, with the engagement and delivery process a breeze.

The role will be Hybrid Remote, with the successful applicant within a commutable distance of our offices in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire and happy to travel to client sites across the UK as required.

Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic and seasoned SaaS Project Manager looking for an exciting challenge in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Do you have a passion for SaaS and highly innovative digital projects? If so, we want you to join our high-growth software and services company.

We are seeking an experienced Senior SaaS (Software as a Service) Project Manager to join our team. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing complex SaaS projects from inception to successful delivery. You will be the first Project Manager within the Client, so a sleeves rolled up, entrepreneurial approach is required.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, quality assurance, and customer success, to ensure project objectives are met within scope, budget, and timeline. The ideal candidate has a strong background in SaaS project management, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Lead the planning, scoping, and estimation of SaaS projects, considering the project's technical complexity, resource requirements, and business objectives.
• Define project milestones, deliverables, and timelines, and develop detailed project plans.
• Manage project execution, ensuring adherence to project plans, and proactively identifying and addressing potential risks and issues.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless coordination and efficient project delivery.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between team members, ensuring everyone is aligned with project goals and objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, executives, and senior management, to understand their requirements and expectations.
• Effectively communicate project status, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders, managing their expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting transparency and ensuring their satisfaction with project outcomes.

Resource Management:

• Identify and allocate project resources, including human resources, budget, and tools, to ensure the successful execution of SaaS projects.
• Coordinate with resource managers to ensure the availability and allocation of appropriate resources at each project phase.
• Monitor resource utilisation and proactively address any constraints or conflicts to optimise project performance.

Continuous Improvement:

• Conduct project lesson learned assessments to evaluate project performance, identify lessons learned, and implement process improvements for future projects.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in SaaS project management, sharing knowledge and implementing innovative approaches where appropriate.

Requirements:

Essential

• Proven experience (at least 5 years) as a project manager in the SaaS industry, managing complex software projects from initiation to delivery.
• Strong knowledge of SaaS development processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) with recognised certification such as: Prince2, Sigma, PMBOK, Agile, APM etc.

Desirable

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies is highly desirable.
• Experience of Banking, Financial Services & Insurance sectors is highly desirable.

Join our team as a Senior SaaS Project Manager and contribute to the successful delivery of cutting-edge SaaS solutions. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and dynamic environment, working within cross-functional teams to achieve project success.

Benefits:

• Flexible Benefits Programme including Private Medical Insurance, Pension, Sick Pay, 20-25 Days Annual Leave

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday.
• Ability to commute to Aylesbury, HP20 1TW, for meetings, as required. And occasionally to client and other sites.

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (required)

Language:

• Native/Business Level English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• PMP with recognised cert: Prine2, Sigma, PMBOK, Agile, APM etc. (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Aylesbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have at least 5 years experience as a proven project manager in the SaaS industry, managing complex software projects from initiation to delivery?*
• Do you have strong knowledge of SaaS development processes, methodologies, and tools?*
• Are you a PMP (Project Management Professional) with recognised certification such as: Prince2, Sigma, PMBOK, Agile, APM etc?*
• Do you have experience of working within the Automotive Insurance sector?*
• Do you have experience of working within the Banking/Financial Services industry? *
• Do you have a degree in an appropriate discipline?*
• Are you happy to commute to our head office and client sites as required?*
• What is your current notice period & is it negotiable?*
• What is your current salary and what are your salary expectations? *

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aylesbury

Reference ID: Project Manager