THE ROLE:
The Company requires a technical project manager with experience of managing software development projects, to strengthen the account management team. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and of internet technologies is important.
Knowledge of formal project management methodologies such as PRINCE 2 would be beneficial, but excellent personal organisation, planning, and understanding of project risk is essential.
A clear focus to ensure that all own projects are completed within agreed timescales and budgets is essential, as is contributing to the production and sales process and maintaining excellent relationships with other staff members.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS CAPTURE:
? Capture client requirements through meetings with clients and research possible solutions; harnessing knowledge from members of the design and programming teams
? Prepare detailed client requirements in documented form to a high standard
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:
? Adopting a structured but pragmatic approach to managing project budgets and timescales to ensure that both are met
? Planning in detail to identify early if any issues are likely to negatively affect budget or timescale, then communicating effectively to internal project sponsor
? Liaison with programming and design teams to ensure that project parameters are understood and achievable
? Managing the software development lifecycle for the project to conform to the standard development process (based on PRINCE 2) to ensure successful project initiation, development, deployment and support
To provide support to clients throughout project cycle, to include:
? creation and sign off of site maps, project plans and specifications
? accurate record keeping of client meetings and project progression
? content management system training
? plan and oversee maintenance and support schedules
PRODUCTION:
? Liaison with production team to ensure that the studio is managed effectively and able to deliver projects on time
? To co-ordinate client feedback, and project reviews, to evaluate what lessons can be learned from a project
? Monitor invoices sent and cash received to ensure accurate reflections of cash flow
SALES:
? Identify additional sales leads and up-sell opportunities within existing clients (During project development) and update the sales department so leads can be Progressed in a timely manner
? Support the sales team through leading client discussions regarding technical Features; identifying the scope and potential cost implications of proposed Projects and presenting solutions where needed
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE
? Good people management skills
? Ability to see the group`s long term objectives as well as short term goals
? Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
? Strong organization, administrative and planning skills
? Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Project
? Good understanding of the software development process
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
? Leadership and influencing qualities
? Polite, patient and approachable manner, willingness to listen and learn
? Emotionally stable; able to handle and resolve conflict situations
? Commitment to personal development and progression
? Able to take responsibility for project development
? Flexibility and ability to adapt to the varying nature of projects and assigned staff
? Good self motivation
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Contact
Matthew Smith
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