
Project Manager / Scrum Master Stafford, England
Job description
Summary of Role:
- As an experienced solutions provider, we manage a range of projects for our clients, from traditional control and automation programs to small “proof of value” projects as well as digital change programs.
- As a project manager, you will join an experienced team of managers and technical engineers responsible for the successful delivery of these programs.
- Working on multiple projects at a time you will be flexible and experienced in your delivery approach, using either V-Model or Agile Scrum and adapt depending on the type of contract and deliverables.
- Client management and client relationship will play a key role coupled with clear direction and management of your technical teams to ensure roles, objectives and deliverables are understood at each stage of the project lifecycle.
- When delivering Agile Scrum projects, you will be responsible for the planning, scheduling of work activities, daily standups, sprint planning and retrospectives to ensure each sprint cycle continually improves its productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing a variety of projects to time, budget and client success
- Project financing for each contract, including any subcontract activities.
- Project reporting – including any specific internal reporting as required.
- Mentoring of others – managing diverse and highly skilled engineers, supporting and embracing a team ethos.
- Management for Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety aspects in accordance with the policies and procedures for your portfolio of projects
- Supporting and mentoring the development team
- Building productive relationships internally and externally and fostering teamwork within your team and the wider business community
- Able to understand business drivers and risks involved to the customer and to client.
- Managing project and programme risks to a successful conclusion
- Successful implementation of software projects using either Agile methods (SCRUM) or V-Model
- Creating and confidently delivering project presentations internally and externally as required
- Provide accurate and timely management information, to include but not limited to, activity reports, opportunity reviews, project forecast, KPIs etc.
Key Technologies:
- Proven experience working with Microsoft Office tools – including Microsoft Project. Experience of Primavera is an advantage but not essential.
- Proven experience of using workflow and document based tools such as Jira and Confluence (or similar)
Candidate Profile:
- At least Professional Scrum Master 1 qualified
- Successfully completed technical degree (bachelor, Master, Diploma or a comparable qualification with relevant experience in the area of Programme Management
- Demonstratable experience in successfully delivering projects in Agile Scrum and V-Model.
- Excellent communication and team skills
- Structured and analytical way of working
- Confident appearance in an international environment
- Ability to cope under pressure and prioritise work accordingly.
- Good understanding of project commercial terms i.e. NEC 3 or similar type contracts
- Full drivers licence and willingness to travel.
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary sacrifice programme
- Private health care
- Pension
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible working
- Life assurance policy
- Lifestyle screening
- Mental health assistance programme
- Green car scheme
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000.00-£44,689.61 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please confirm you have the authorization to work in The UK
Application deadline: 09/06/2023
