Project Manager (Project Manager, Project Management, PM)

Project Manager (Project Manager, Project Management, PM)
Manchester | Competitive

Role Type: Contract, initial 6-month fixed term contract with the potential to extend subject to business need in 3-month increments
Start Date: Immediate

Key Skills: Project Management, Project Management Tools

The Crosslane Group are currently recruiting for a Technical Project Manager. For more information about the Crosslane Group please visit

Why is the Project Manager (Project Manager, Project Management, PM) role key to our business?

Working as a key member of the business, the Project Manager (Project Manager, Project Management, PM) will play a key role in shaping, planning and managing the delivery of the core projects within our business to include the technology as well as all aspects of the delivery.

Key tasks for the Project Manager (Project Manager, Project Management, PM) role

• Accountable to lead the successful delivery of projects and/or releases from initiation to completion, on time, within scope and to budget, following best practice standards, in line with department guidelines.
• Understand the business drivers, benefits and project objectives through clearly defined success criteria, ensuring these are the core focus of the delivery.
• Ensure a thorough project initiation, setting the project up for a successful delivery.
• Establish and maintain appropriate project governance and controls, project gates, documentation, reports and management information.
• Manage the project budget through initial estimates, tracking and up to date forecasts.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional business, technical and 3rd party stakeholders, ensuring project delivery is fit-for-purpose and meet business expectations.
• Identify and pro-actively manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating as appropriate.
• Motivate the team and create a project environment that stimulates a positive 'can do' approach.
• Ensure that the project goes live with service transition is successful.
• A Pro-active and engaged member of business, supporting others in the team and contributing to continual improvement initiatives.

What is needed to deliver this Project Manager (Project Manager, Project Management, PM) role?

• Demonstrable experience in managing significant & complex IT software development projects to include the full software development life-cycle
• Formal project management qualifications are desirable
• Skilled in the use of project management tools e.g. MS Project
• 3rd party & vendor management
• Organised
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal & numeracy skills
• Excellent diplomacy & communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• The ability to motivate people
• A driving license is essential

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