Business Project Manager - London Area, United Kingdom - Primis

Description

Job Title: Business Project Manager

Location: Hybrid

Duration: 9 Month Contract

Day Rate: Up to 550 (Outside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

Responsibility:

• Collaborate closely with Business Sponsors, Programme Managers, and IT stakeholders to ensure the project is appropriately initiated and structured.
• Develop and maintain a robust project plan that encompasses IT, third-party supplier, and business activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Supervise and guide the project activities of Business Analysts, whether permanent or contract, and ensure adequate PMO representation on the project team.
• Manage and negotiate project scope, as well as evaluate and address any change requests that may impact project delivery.
• Coordinate effectively with internal and external IT suppliers to ensure delivery is in accordance with defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, proactively developing mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
• Act as a proponent of the company's values and consistently exhibit organizational behaviours in all project-related interactions and decisions.
• Familiarize oneself with and adhere to the conduct rules established by the PRA & FCA Standards of Conduct.

Requirements:

• 2+ Years in proficiency utilizing structured project management approaches, with expertise in various software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile.
• Experience and understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools to facilitate smooth project transitions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain robust working relationships at all levels, including executive leadership.
• Exceptional vendor management capabilities, enabling successful collaboration and achievement of project objectives.
• Possession of project management standards qualifications such as Prince 2, APM, or equivalent.
• 2+ Years preferred technical qualifications include experience within the Insurance/London Market.