IT Project Manager - Manchester, United Kingdom - Simpson Judge Ltd

Simpson Judge Ltd
Simpson Judge Ltd
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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Role:
IT Project Manager


Reporting to:
Systems Manager


Location:
South Manchester


JOB OVERVIEW


An experienced and innovative leader is required to manage the team responsible for delivering changes to, and significant technological upgrades of, the systems used by over 200 stores that represent the core of my clients business.


This job must focus on all aspects of design, delivery and implementation of projects and systems that affect the core operational systems used.

This role requires close collaboration with business leaders and peers in the Systems and Business Process teams to ensure seamless interoperation with financial and operational systems, transactional websites, mobile apps and electronic trading partnerships between suppliers and customers.


It will also require leadership of the team to propose, investigate, design, and deliver solutions and processes that improve and enhance the experience and efficiency of Profit Centres servicing over 100,000 customers on a daily basis.


JOB DETAILS
Job Purpose

The main purpose of the role is to:

  • Initiate, define and deliver changes and enhancements to existing systems
  • Liaise with internal and external customers to identify and negotiate new and change requirements to create clear and credible proposals for those that can be prioritised for delivery when approved by the board
  • Work in partnership with third party software developers and service providers to ensure that projects are delivered to expected standards
  • Work closely with other Systems Teams to ensure solutions integrate successfully with the core systems the job holder is responsible for
  • Ensure that projects are successfully transitioned into DevOps support
  • Coach, mentor and advise Business Representatives and Systems Team members

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT
Professional Experience

  • Familiar with working within a structured project environment and able to adopt different methodologies according to the project requirement (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile)
  • Full project lifecycle expertise
  • Experience in collaboration with Clevel Company, Customer and Supplier representatives
  • Experience of electronic trading and integration projects
  • Experience in managing software suppliers
Personal Skills and Experience

  • Proven Management experience leading multidisciplinary teams (internal, external and a hybrid of both)
  • Operational management skills not just a technician
  • Innovative, imaginative, and commercially aware
  • Commitment to high standards of product quality
  • Attention to detail, but able to see the "big picture"
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
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