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Junior Project Manager (Software Applications)

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Junior Project Manager (Software Applications)

A leading organisation on the M3 corridor are looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their team and help deliver a range of software application projects.

The responsibilities of the Junior Project Manager will include:

  • Managing Software Application projects - encompassing new products, services and capabilities.
  • Production of project plans to cover end to end delivery of the project.
  • Preparation of project spending against approved budget.
  • Creation and Management of a risk register, to include risk mitigation actions.
  • Senior level stakeholder management.
  • Presentation of progress reports to director levels, through steering groups.

The successful Junior Project Manager will have the following skills, experience and attributes:

  • Commercial experience of working on end to end delivery of software application projects.
  • Knowledge of different methodologies (Agile & Waterfall).
  • Experience of working with technical experts and third parties and building costed technical roadmaps, covering how delivery phases will be achieved.
  • Experience of managing projects to budget and creation of management plans.
  • Good understanding of change control, configuration processes and risk management techniques.
  • Experience of working on concurrent tasks.
  • Strong negotiation, influencing and networking skills, across multi-functional teams.
  • Commercial experience with MS Project.
  • Relevant degree level qualified.
  • Experience of working in a regulated Financial Services environment - desirable.

This is great opportunity to join a high profile organisation with an excellent benefits package.

To apply for this role please forward your cv to justinlewis@spectrumit.co.uk