Project Manager - Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom - Sopra Steria

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Do you want to be a Project Manager in a UK Great Place To Work (GPTW) top 20 company?


This role sits within the PPM function of our Government sector and we combine technical expertise and delivery capability with vision to accelerate change and reinvent the way that Public Services are designed and delivered.

This is a place where everyonehas a purpose, can contribute new ideas, and has access to the resources they need to thrive within the organisation.


We like to give our Project Managers as much control over their own projects as possible and expect them to Plan, Communicate, Control and Support their teams with confidence and integrity.

If you understand how to effectively manage people with teamwork and empathy at the heart of what you do, deal with Risks and Issues with confidence, and strive for excellence through continuous improvement then give us a call


What you'll be doing:


  • Organising and giving direction to the project team
  • Effectively engaging the customer, subcontractors, third parties and project stakeholders throughout the duration of the project
  • Establish and maintain effective project controls
  • Maintaining a clear understanding of, and regularly reporting, project progress, plans, dependencies, risk and status clearly

What you'll bring:


  • Evidence of the successful delivery of projects utilising both waterfall and agile methodology
  • Experience in Project Planning, Risk Management, Managing Conflict, Stakeholder Engagement, Managing Project Finances and Communication of Management Information
  • Experience of working within a matrix organisation including with on and offshore teams

It would be great if you had:

  • Current Project Management certification (APM PMQ or DSDM AgilePM preferred)
If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you


Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent


Location:
Can be based in any of our core offices with mínimal travel


Security Clearance Level:
SC or willing to undergo the SC vetting process


Internal Recruiter:
Jen Whiteside


Salary:
Up to £60,000 per annum


Benefits:
£5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund


Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us?
Sopra Steria supports the UK Government to tackle today's biggest challenges.

We work with energy and integrity to build intelligent, highly secure, joined-up solutions that make a difference to everyday lives.

We've been helping Government to make a differencefor 50 years, creating common systems and approaches, enabling government to work across multiple agencies and radically transform how Public Services are delivered.

Empowering Government to make a difference to everyone, every day.

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