project manager Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Our people work differently depending on their jobs and needs. From hybrid working to flexible hours, we have plenty of options that help our people to thrive.
This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.
Join us as a Project Manager in Technology
- Take on a critical technology role with us and make a tangible effect on our function
- You’ll be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of projects within time, cost, quality
- It’s a fantastic chance to put your existing project management skills to the test and advance your career
What you'll do
As we now operate in multi-tenanted buildings which often means running cables through other tenants' demises, we need to obtain permission via the wayleave process. This will involve working very closely with networks to ensure the correct hardware is being installed.
You’ll be responsible for identifying, tracking, managing, and mitigating any project risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies. You’ll lead the analysis of problem and opportunity statements and prepare estimates for approval, leading the creation of a financial business case
You’ll also manage and report on project costs and make sure the project is completed within allotted budgets.
It’ll also be your responsibility to:
- Prepare and take ownership for all project plans, controls and resource plans
- Lead and define a project initiation document or equivalent Agile artefact, ensuring that the solution clearly supports and is aligned to the company’s strategic goals
- Analyse problem and opportunity statements and prepare estimates for approval, supporting the creation of a financial business case
- Track and report on project costs and make sure the project is completed within allotted budgets
- Make sure that all project deliverables satisfy the requirements and that they adhere to the agreed governance framework
The skills you'll need
You’ll need an appropriate project management qualification and proven change management experience. You'll be familiar with networks, voice, Zoom, Oracle, Planview, property engagement, and the internal and external wayleave process.
You’ll also need:
- Experience of delivering strategic projects that support the business strategy and its growth agenda
- Experience of delivering programme management in a technology or IT function using Agile methodology and associated toolsets and methodologies as well as Waterfall methods where required
If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help.
