App Development Project Manager - Basingstoke, United Kingdom - The AA

The AA

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Basingstoke, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Company description Location:
Basingstoke (Hybrid)

Employment Type:
Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits:
Annual bonus + car allowance + private medical insurance

Solution bringers. Day makers. Extra milers. We are the AA. And we keep everyone's show on the road. There for our members wherever and whenever they need us, we're always ready for anything. That's why, for over 100 years, we've continued to evolve andadapt.

Today, as the nation's number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers.

As an App Development Project Manager, you'll always go the extra mile for our members. In return, we'll go the extramile for you, with excellent training, support and development opportunities.

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You will the business to implement solutions using the latest technology to continually improve the service provided by the roadside patrols and related business areas.

Projects that you will manage will range in size, scope and may be part of a wider programmeof change.

This is an exciting time for the AA as we continue to modernise our products, software/systems and processes for colleagues and customers.

What will I be doing?:

Overall responsibility for full project lifecycle through to delivery including managing budget, forecasting and project documentation
Identify, assess, and monitor risks, issues, dependencies and change requests to ensure projects are delivered to time, cost and quality criteria and solutions are cost effective, resilient and supportable
Manage appropriate IT and people resources to make recommendations with project delivery and implementation approaches whilst minimising risk and adhering to key SLAs, timelines, and cost objectives
Provide regular communications and updates with project status to stakeholders at all levels and wider project/IT teams act as a key contact and escalation point for your projects
Continuously seek opportunities to improve/enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of implementation within the Roadside portfolio
Create new and develop existing working relationship with all stakeholders i.e., Portfolio Managers, Project Sponsors and Executives etc.

What do I need? Essential:

Strong experience working in IT Project Management, particularly Application Development and Systems Integration
Experience delivering a variety of largescale programmes and projects understanding full project lifecycle and methodologies/disciplines
Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills with all stakeholders including Exec level
Creative thinker with keen problemsolving skills using an analytical approach
People and IT resource experience including thirdparty vendors/contractors and multifunctional teams within a commercial business setting
Able to work independently as well as a team managing time and prioritising workload
Driven to continuously improve, support new ideas/approaches, and deliver through excellence

Additional Information We're always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do.

As a valued member of The AA team, you'll have access to a range of benefits including:

Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Free AA breakdown membership after 12 months, 50% discount in your first year
Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Plus, so much more