Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager | Lancashire (Hybrid) | £45k to £55k

A fantastic client of ours is looking for a Senior Project Manager who gets things done. This isn't a role for someone who oversees from a distance they want someone who gets close to the client, understands the problem and drives delivery with real energy and accountability.

You'll be leading end-to-end software implementation projects in a client-facing environment, managing a varied portfolio and mentoring junior PMs within the team.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of software implementation projects managing time, cost, quality and scope
• Building genuine trusted relationships with client stakeholders from project team through to executive level
• Getting ahead of problems - identifying risks early and driving resolution rather than just escalating
• Supporting pre-sales activity through scoping, planning and estimating
• Running Project Boards and Steering Committees internally and externally
• Producing and maintaining key project documentation including status reports and financial tracking
• Supporting, mentoring and potentially line managing junior Project ManagersContributing to continuous improvement of delivery frameworks and processes

You’ll need:

• Prior experience delivering software implementation projects in a client-facing environment
• A proven track record of getting projects over the line - on time and to a high standard
• Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels
• Commercially aware with experience managing project budgets
• Solid understanding of both waterfall and agile methodologies
• PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner or equivalent
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK as required
• Experience with SaaS or cloud-based software delivery
• Background managing programmes or portfolios

What's on offer:

£45k to £55k depending on experience, hybrid working with flexibility after onboarding and a genuine opportunity to make your mark in a delivery team that values people who lead from the front.

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