Project Manager

Our client is seeking an affective software Project Manager for a challenging role within a large team, engaged in delivering critical solutions to a well established insurance client.

Responsibilities
Work closely with Senior management and peers, Architects and Project Leads to understand client priorities and business requirements
Monitor and Delivery the project within the defined scope, to budget and time-scale.
Develop detailed project schedules and communicate these to the client.
Manage day-to-day client interaction and close collaboration.
Set and manage client expectations.
Appraise the work/deliverables of team members; identify and provide for developmental needs of team; and take corrective action when necessary.
Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
Build a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.
Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

Desired Candidate Skills & Experience
5+ years demonstrable & successful experience in a project lead or project management position, preferably in a commercial software development organisation, or in a similar exacting technical environment.
Experience of Agile development methodologies, particularly 'Scrum'
Detailed familiarity with the Software development life cycle
Possesses good understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.

Personal Profile
Third level IT or related qualification
Articulate, confident, self starter
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Willingness to learn and expand skill set
Innovative problem solver

If you have any questions regarding this exciting role, please don't hesitate to contact me!