Project Manager

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Project Manager (Application Upgrade) - 4 months, possible ext - Edinburgh £375 - £425 per day (Inside IR35)

The Company

Spring Technology's public sector client is currently looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join a high performing team and manage 2 exciting projects directly designed to enhance the customer experience.

The Role:

Project Manager

In this fantastic role you will provide project management on 2 specific projects designed to provide up to date technology to the customer base. In these highly innovative projects you will be required to show initiative and be responsible for the analysis, selection and implementation of a solution upgrade. You will be comfortable working on in an innovative environment where this critical application upgrade is delivered on time. Ideally you will have with experience in the Public or Higher Education Sectors.

Essential Experience

*Significant experience as a Project Manager

*Relevant project management or analysis qualification e.g. APMP, Prince2 or agile certification

*Track record of successful project or change delivery

*Understanding of industry standard Project Management and Business Analysis methodologies

*Ability to develop and maintain project plans (e.g. in Microsoft Project or equivalent) so that projects are delivered successfully

*Ability to estimate, identify, secure and manage project resources so that projects deliver within agreed budgets, to agreed standards and to agreed milestones

*Strong Risk Management skills

*Experience of managing web technology / educational technology projects, including requirement setting and tender evaluation, integration/implementation of third party product

*Effective communication skills both oral and written, with the ability to collate and present information to others

*Proactive and able to demonstrate initiative and sound judgement

*Ability to balance diplomacy and tact with assertiveness

*Ability to present to colleagues and project boards and give presentations at senior levels across the organisation.

*Strong Leadership

*Team player, colleague, and advisor

*Ensuring colleagues keep to the planned tasks, adapting plans quickly but using formal change management when change is required.

Personal Attributes

*Strong planning and organisational skills

*Solution focussed and enjoy problem solving

*Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels

*Very effective time management skills

Benefits

*Competitive day rate up to £425 per day

*Close to public transport links

*Central location in modern offices

Any candidates interested in this role are encouraged to make an application with an up to date CV and details on desired daily rate. All successful candidates shall be subject to Disclosure Scotland checks. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 10th January 2017 at 2pm.

Any applications received after this time cannot be considered.

Spring Technology is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Spring Technology is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.