Project Manager

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Project Manager

Halifax, West Yorkshire

Dependent on Experience + Extensive Benefits Package

Our client is a global provider of technology systems and solutions across the entire insurance industry. They provide core technology solutions, distribution and trading capability, advanced analytics and solution delivery.

Their team is growing, so our client is on the lookout for a talented Project Manager to join their Electronic Trading Team, based at their Halifax office.

The purpose of the Project Manager will be -

To effectively manage of all aspects of IT software projects with ultimate responsibility for the deliverables required at each stage of the project life cycle.

Our client would like to meet a Project Manager with the following -

- A proven track record of successfully managing a number of sizeable projects through all project phases from inception to sign-off

- Experience of working within software delivery projects

- Demonstrable experience with operating formal project management methodologies

- Previous project budget management experience

- Previous client-training and formal presentation experience

- Demonstrable knowledge of the Insurance industry and its processes and procedures gained through academic study or direct experience

- Relationship management experience - customer interface at pre-project phase, during project and post completion.

- A PRINCE2 qualification would be highly regarded

What’s in it for you?

- A unique working environment where you’ll be surrounded by passionate experts from a variety of backgrounds and industries, all with the one strong, clear vision - to be the leading provider of insurance technology software.

- Generous salary and matching pension scheme.

- A clear, personal learning and development plan.

- Generous holiday allowance, free parking and subsidised gym memberships.

- Life insurance, cycle to work scheme and a large range of employee discounts and benefits.

The Project Manager responsibilities include -

The Project Manager will take full responsibility for the definition, documentation and satisfactory completion of medium-scale projects (typically lasting 6-12 months, with direct business impact, teams of 3-5 and firm deadlines).

The role of the Project Manager identifies, assesses and manages risks to secure the success of the project. They will ensure that realistic project and quality plans are prepared and maintained and provide regular and accurate reports to stakeholders as appropriate. The Project Manager will also ensure Quality Reviews occur on schedule and according to procedures.

As a Project Manager, you will manage the change control procedure, and ensure that project deliverables are completed within planned cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are signed off.

A main role of the Project Manager is to provide effective leadership to the project team, and to take appropriate action where team performance deviates from agreed tolerances.

As the role of the Project Manager involves building relationships with clients, you will need to develop and maintain one or more defined communication channels and/or stakeholder groups, acting as a single point of contact.

The Project Manager will need to gather information from the customer to understand their needs (demand management) and detailed requirements. They will facilitate open communication and discussion between stakeholders, using feedback to assess and promote understanding of need for future changes in services, products and systems.

A career with our client:

Our client believes the most valuable asset for any business is the people it employs. It is crucial therefore to employ and invest in the best.

The company has a strong, clear vision - to be the leading provider of insurance technology software - and their values describe what makes them unique, and captures the spirit that runs through everything they do.

The Project Manager plays a crucial role in delivering our client’s vision and values through you, your team and the business.

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