Data Project Manager

Role Title: Project Manager (Data)
Duration: 6 Month contract
Location: This role is based in mainly in Telford and you will be required to come in 2 days per week, but there may be occasionally requirement to travel and work at other locations.
Rate: £421

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Clearance required: Active SC Clearance

Role purpose/summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the Data Portfolio to lead the delivery of a complex data project. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a large highly complex client project of new technology. This role will involve working hand-in-hand with all key stakeholders to manage, on DPS behalf, the end-to-end delivery of critical projects across multiple delivery groups within DPS.

Skills required

• Atlassian Jira
• scrum mastering
• agile methodology

What you'll do

• Proposal writing and impacting process for both work packages and statements of work.
• Direct the execution and implementation of the Project, using agile project management and delivery methods.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and work with the delivery team to establish a delivery rhythm, balance priorities, manage risks, dependencies, and remove blockers.
• Ensure all products are built to an appropriate level of quality for the stage of delivery using the client's DPS process.
• Manage stakeholders and other suppliers to ensure good relations and effective communication.
• Communicate and report effectively.
• Be accountable for your Project budgets to ensure delivery of value, accurate forecasting and management of change.
• Lead and motivate multiple multi-disciplinary teams, having knowledge and experience to provide guidance and support.
• Ensure teams are able to work effectively by having a productive working environment
• Predict staff requirements to enable effective resourcing

What you'll bring -

• Experience of managing large IT projects including integration of multiple delivery areas.
• Evidence of strong risk and dependency management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management skills, ability to build productive relationships
• Commercial and Financial Experience.
• Proven leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to work independently and with the client, with flexibility about work content with ability to balance priorities across multiple tasks at the same time
• Experience of delivery using an iterative/agile methodology and collaboration tools (eg Agile/SCRUM, Atlassian Jira, Agile for Scrum, Confluence, SAFe)
• Service transition experience with history of transitioning large projects to live service

The following would be an advantage but is not essential:

• Previous experience of successful delivery on the client's account.
• Experience of working with the Bid and Sales teams
• Professional Scrum Master or SAFe Qualification
• Understanding of DevOps and how to build effective product/feature teams

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply