Senior Project Manager Remote
Job description
We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's more than just homes that make a community - it's people. That's why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive.
But we aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're a part of our cause.
More about your role
The Transformation Office has a critical role to play in this and makes an important contribution to the Group's overall success. We partner with business functions to proactively plan projects, deliver innovative solutions, and create platforms that allow the Group to flex and operate in an environment in which the pace of change is accelerating faster than ever before. We are here to enable the Group to meet and exceed its strategic objectives, at the same time as ensuring our people are a priority.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will deliver solutions which meets the requirements of the business, ensuring suitable governance and documentation is in place to fully scope, plan and monitor project delivery.
This will include Planning, leading and supporting the end-to-end lifecycle process and successful delivery of projects under time and budget constraints.
This role is flexible on location however it will include business related travel.
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
You will have substantial experience of leading and supporting the end-to-end lifecycle process and successful delivery of large business critical change projects that are underpinned by a technology solution, along with good understanding of the software development lifecycle and cloud management.
You will be comfortable monitoring different platforms and understand standard testing practice.
You should have meticulous attention to detail, be organised and commitment to quality. You should be able to work well in a virtual team environment.
For this role you need to have the following:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or other relevant subject, or related professional qualification / membership of professional body and / or relevant experience
- Professional project management qualification (AgilePM, Scrum PSM1, Prince2)
- Experience of using or delivering projects related to any of the following: Salesforce, NEC Housing, PIMMs, Unit4 ERP (advantageous)
- Systems integration and or date migration experience is preferred
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Company car/Car allowance
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please call the recruitment team on 01772 666555.
Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.
If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.
