Technical Project Manager
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L&Q Group
Listed on
24th January 2023
Location
Manchester
Salary/Rate
£43000 - £60000
Type
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
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Title: Technical Project ManagerContract Type: Permanent & FTC until 31st March 2024.
Location: West Ham Lane, Stratford and Sale Point, Manchester. Persona: Agile, Office based 20-40%
Salary: £43,000 - £60,000 per annum dependant on experience and location
Closing date for completed applications: 10th February 2023
Interviews will be held on: w/c 13th February 2023
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join L&Q at a very exciting time where we will invest, grow and transform our business to provide a better service to customers old and new. This is an exciting time to join the IT team as we continue to increase our utilisation of Azure Cloud Services. We have recently introduced SD-WAN technology and upgraded our telephony systems and are now looking to rationalise our Data Centre's alongside a host of demanding but exciting projects. The Technical Project Manager will report into the Technical Project and Portfolio Manager and will work alongside and be supported by several other Project Managers and technical Business Analyst. The Technical Project Manager will be accountable for planning and implementing projects within the Cloud & Infrastructure team taking responsible for organizing and controlling specific project elements such as budget, procurement plans and tender from initiation through to delivery. The role is specifically aligned to the Enterprise Services and Security function, who's focus it is to delivery infrastructure related Technology projects whilst maintaining exceptional service to all customers, internal and external to the business. This is an Agile role which encompasses a mixture of home and office working. The Technical Project Manager will: Provide oversight to and planning of projects to support maintenance and change activities Ensure project governance processes are adhered to, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure there is cross-functional representation; cross-functional partnership to remove impediments; accurately reports on comprehensive project status weekly Provide project leadership and accurately reports on project progress relative to schedule, scope, budget, and quality Create Procurement Plans, tender documents and perform other procurement related tasks.
Skills and Experience: Strong project and stakeholder management experience with the ability to be able to hit the ground running Proven history of managing projects in a hybrid/agile framework Strong experience working on medium to large technology projects preferably with knowledge of security concepts. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all levels of users and with management Ability to comprehend technical subjects including systems architecture, as well as document/translate the basic meaning behind these subjects Strong influencing, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills Procurement Plan experience preferred but not essential Project Management certification preferred Expertise in the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Visio are preferred If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility. L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 100,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East. As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of. Remuneration/Benefits Package: Holidays 26 1st year 27 2nd year 28 3rd year 29 5th year + bank holidays (31 days for 10 years' service) Full life insurance Pension Scheme Double contribution - (4% is avg. paid in by employee; therefore company double it (add 4%) Min - 2% Max - 6%) Bonus - Performance related pay
