Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title:  Project Manager

• Mode of hiring: 6 Months Contract
• Work Location: UK Inside IR 35)
• Notice Period: Immediate OR ASAP

Technical – Must Have Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, Science or other Technical qualification
• 10+ years in a corporate IT environment
• 3+ years of experience as a Scrum Master, Agile Lead or similar role
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) and/or SAFe-certified
• Considerable expertise in Scrum Master Function
• Demonstrable experience in the definition of Scrum Master Standards, Processes and Procedures
• Excellent knowledge of Project Management Processes/ Project Controls
• Good experience in client-facing roles. Extend support to Product Owner to manage the backlog and facilitate resolution of priorities and issues
• Experience of working within complex, matrixed multi-location teams
• Experience of working in large programs of work.  Provide solutions to problem scenarios encountered
• Experience creating, executing and amending project plans for large, complex projects
• Experience applying formal project management methodologies and disciplines to manage large, complex projects.  Compliance to established client and specific processes including Statement of Work (SoW), Installation Guides, Staging Guides etc. 
• Proven experience delivering effective change management strategies and implementing scalable transitions
• Strong ability to create tools/ independent spreadsheets to help analyze burn rate/ earned value/ earnings variances and cash projections.
• Demonstrates understanding of scope, schedule and planning, understanding of time management, resource management cost management. Possesses good project management skills.
• Knowledge of IT governance formulation, and team management
• Knowledge of IT risk management, IT standards and policies formulation
• Hands on experience on Micrsosoft Azure DevOps
• Collaboration skills with various stakeholders – Multiple Function Leads, Other Vendors and Senior Members on the project

Technical – Nice to Have Skills

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) / PMBOK / PRINCE 2 / Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Scrum Professional  (CSP)
• Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• 6 sigma certification

Non-Technical Skills

• Delivery using modern methodologies especially SAFe Agile, Agile Scrum
• A self-starter, independent-thinker, curious and creative person with ambition and passion