Technology Project Manager

Technology Project Manager

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience, plus company benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday through Friday, flexible between the hours of 8:30am – 6:00pm
Break details: 1-hour unpaid
Work Model: Remote (Must be able to attend client sites in Central London when required)

Williams Lea and TSO seek a Technology Project Manager experienced in the delivery of software solutions to join our team!

Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms.

Williams Lea employees, nearly 7,000 people worldwide provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations. 

TSO provides regulatory and standards publishing and technology solutions for regulators and organisations that set rules and industry adopted standards. Our brand and solutions are recognised by regulators and public sector bodies across the UK and overseas. We are recognised for ground-breaking innovation and our long heritage of service and no fail delivery. Our solutions enable our clients to manage their authoritative information so that it is structured, accurate and up to date and make it easier to use and understand.

Purpose of this role:

We are looking for an experienced Technology Project Manager to join our technology team and help manage the delivery of market leading software products and services for our clients.

You will be working in a fast-paced organisation using Agile and PRINCE2 methodologies to deliver excellent software solutions for our demanding clients primarily in the UK Public Sector, with responsibility to ensure successful delivery of projects assigned to you. You will also manage the delivery of internal technology improvement projects, such as the migration of our ERP system.

Our technology team consists of over 50 technical staff covering Architecture, Design, Engineering, and Project and Service Management functions.

Key Responsibilities 

• Plan and govern complex technology projects to ensure successful delivery within scope, time, budget, and quality.

• Proactively manage dependencies, overcome obstacles, and get the best value against constraints.

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining requirements, estimating resources, and creating project schedules.
• Adopt and adapt appropriate project management methods and tools to provide effective project monitoring and control processes, change control, and risk management.
• Overall financial management, control and stewardship of the project delivery and resources used in the provision of services, ensuring compliance with all governance, legal and regulatory requirements. 

• Collaborate with the technical team to understand the technical approach, challenges, and risks.
• Ensure the team collaborates, communicates, and focuses on what is most important.
• Coach team members, facilitate continuous improvement of products and processes, and apply the most appropriate agile and lean tools and techniques for the environment.
• Measure and report project performance to stakeholders and manage the expectations of key project stakeholders.
• Work with clients to develop project scope and project plans, listen to the needs of technical and business stakeholders, ensuring high levels of impact and client satisfaction.
• Coordinate resources and collaborate with other project managers to assist them in successfully delivering the wider TSO portfolio.

Qualifications and Skills 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field. 
• At least 5 years of experience in project management delivering digital solutions, preferably for public sector or regulatory clients or in a public sector or professional services environment. 
• Experience of leading the delivery of complex software projects using Agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, comfortable in communicating to all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance trade-offs and risks. 
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• PRINCE2 and Agile Scrum accredited.
• A working knowledge or exposure to relevant ISO standards and best practice.

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays(pro-rata for part time roles)
• Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers – including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TV’s, laptops and computers or household appliances.
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Assessments
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Referral Scheme

You will also have the opportunity to work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career with future career development prospects!

Equality and Diversity

The Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a “protected characteristic” in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.

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