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Project Manager - Tech Solutions

Employer
PWC
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
1 Nov 2020

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Sector
IT
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Function
Project Manager

About the role Our Technical Solutions Team is experiencing continuous success and growth. As part of this growth, we are seeking to recruit experienced Technical Project Managers from an IT background who can support and manage the execution of complex IT projects which are typically of higher risk (technical, organisational, reputation), high value or are of strategic importance.

 

The Technical Project Manager is held accountable for the overall project delivery processes including project planning, scheduling, costing, execution, risk management activities and closing processes. This role interfaces with internal and external resource providers to mobilize a project team across Technology, Digital, Data, Business and Security to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager ensures project execution is delivered in accordance to quality assurance and control activities

 

 

 

Responsibilities Identify necessary management structures for projects and ensure all key project stakeholders are informed and involved Track and monitor project progress and escalate issues to appropriate stakeholders Manage assigned internal and external resources within the scope of the project, provide a collaborative and performance driven environment Liaise with client groups to execute project deliverables Continually identify, prioritize and mitigate project risks and issues Ensure that project deliverables are executed in accordance with the methodologies and meets business requirements. Effectively manage project teams’ time and allocate resources to ensure deliverables are completed Manage procurement and contract management processes when applicable Forecast internal resource capacity by tracking the progress of projects across the portfolio Estimate project costs and manage the budget (includes related scope control) Complete regular project reporting and change order request processes as outlined by the PMO Who we are looking for

Proven Project Management experience to include

Proven delivery experience of complex technical projects Managing technical staff and suppliers Delivery of complex technical and IT solutions in a corporate culture An IT technical background in systems engineering, IT infrastructure or software Handling multiple dependencies between projects Allocating tasks and monitoring execution performance Presenting and consolidating project status reports Demonstrate financial Project/Portfolio management Experience of project management toolsets e.g. MSP Understanding of different methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2 Understanding of collaboration toolsets e.g. Sharepoint, Powerpoint as well as an understanding of Digital technologies including Web, Cloud and Data Experience of delivering Technical Projects and Technology Transformations Experience gained in financial Services, banking, pensions or insurance ​Experience of Microsoft, Azure, Oracle, Salesforce and SAP are all highly desirable What is in it for you As we’re responsive to client demands, your role will be varied and challenging, providing you with an opportunity to work with a wide variety of high profile clients. In addition to the client projects and training, our employees are also rewarded with various other benefits offered as part of your employment

 

Our dedicated internal Careers Service.

 

Competitive salary plus a potential discretionary bonus (performance related).

 

25 days standard holiday pro rata, with options to increase this through your benefits package.

 

A flexible benefits scheme that be tailored to suit your (and your family’s) needs. Provision of a group pension plan with additional funding provided by PwC.

 

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