IT Project Manager

NCC Group
Manchester, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Portuguese
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 55K

Job location

Remote
Manchester, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
JIRA
Computer Security
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Salesforce
Software Requirements Analysis
Trello
Smartsheet
Information Technology
Workday

Job description

The objectives of this role is to manage a portfolio of projects within the NCC group globally. The assigned projects will be medium to large in nature, span the full technology stack of NCC, and support all business functions.

They will need to lead on projects from requirements definition through deployment, establish and manage a project plan, manage project budgets and report anomalies on a regular basis, work collaboratively with the business in terms of delivery including change management.

Where necessary they will need to coordinate internal and external resources including negotiating with and managing vendors, as well as ensuring projects remain within scope and budget and/or where necessary managing the change control process.

The role will involve project analysis and when necessary, adapt scope, timelines and costs to ensure the projects adhere to the defined requirements. It is essential they establish and maintain relationships with the appropriate stakeholders and provide day-to-day contact on project status and changes.

Responsibilities:

  • Determine and define project scope and objectives working with a broad cross section of stakeholders from across the NCC Group.
  • Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
  • Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements.
  • Track project costs in order to meet budget and report on any unexpected deviation from the project burn rate.
  • Develop and manage a detailed project plan, along with making available a summarised version of the plan for senior stakeholders.
  • Provide project updates on a weekly basis to the PMO and various key stakeholders on progress to date, highlighting key risks and issues with mitigation plans and actions.
  • Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
  • Utilise industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution.
  • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
  • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
  • Provide quality assurance measures on all project work.
  • Track project performance.
  • Provide project evaluations and results measuring.
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Requirements

  • Previous experience working in a Project Manager role, ideally in the Cyber Security or Technology sector.
  • Excellent understanding of project management tools and techniques.
  • Competence in Microsoft application packages including Office and MS Project.
  • Understanding of other project management tools such as Smartsheet, Jira, Trello etc.
  • Excellent understanding of full project lifecycle and methodologies.
  • Experience of working within a structured project management framework.
  • Experience of both Agile and waterfall project management techniques.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Experience of managing budgets and resource tracking.
  • Ability to think outside the box to establish pragmatic solutions to issues arising.
  • Experience of dealing with all stakeholder groups up to and including C-Suite.
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Benefits & conditions

  • Focusing on Clients and Customers
  • Working as One NCC
  • Being Inclusive and Respectful
  • Always Learning
  • Delivers Brilliantly

What we offer in return:

  • Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
  • Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
  • Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
  • Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
  • Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
  • Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
  • Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent and moving home.
  • Family Planning: Benefit from our generous parental leave.

About NCC Group

About the company

Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group. We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future. We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference and we want you to join in our mission, to make the world safer and more secure. Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we're one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business... https://www.nccgroup.com/uk, The NCC Group family has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates. We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business. Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate - we work together, we are brilliantly creative and we embrace difference. We treat everyone and everything with equal respect. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the diversity of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best., At HiTHIUM, we're not just leading the energy sector; we're revolutionizing it! Our cutting-edge innovations in BESS manufacturing are setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency. We believe in pushing boundaries, breaking molds, and redefining what's possible...., About Envision: Envision Energy is a world-leading green technology company that provides renewable energy solutions for global enterprises, governments, and institutions. Encompassing three major business sectors - Smart Wind Turbines, Energy Storage, and Green Hydrogen..., Evolve Creative Agency is seeking a seasoned experiential project lead to manage the end-to-end delivery of live brand activations, hospitality installations, and trade show experiences for some of the most exciting names in food, drink, and lifestyle. This role is all...

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