Project Manager

IT Project Managers – SoftwarePermanent - 37 hours per week between 9am – 5pmSalary: £39,096 per annumMandatory requirement to be onsite 2 days a week (Mondays and Tuesdays) with a frequent need to be onsite up to 5 days a week when required due to overseeing infrastructure works relating to estates movesBirmingham City University is recruiting for 2 x IT Project Manager on a Permanent basis to join our IT Project Management Office The main purpose of these roles is to manage the delivery of IT projects in support of our Software Portfolio which delivers our Technology and Digital Improvement StrategiesYou will creating and co-ordinating plans that involve Software suppliers, Technical Architects and IT Operational Technical teamsYou will work with senior stakeholders to define and maintain project plans, engaging with and influencing to ensure the project will deliver agreed business objectives on time, within cost and to defined quality levelsYou will also work with other project leads and team managers across IT Services and the wider University to ensure that the projects deliver in line with ongoing strategic developments and standardsKnowledge and experience of managing and delivering Software projects is essential to be able to provide subject matter expert network knowledge on risks and dependencies, as well as be experienced in managing challenges around customer requirements and timescales versus capacity both technically and operationallyEssential role requirements:Plan, schedule, monitor and report on project activities to ensure that each part contributes to the overall achievement of the projectsIdentify issues with project delivery, cost, risk, inter-dependencies, impact on current business activities and the benefits to be realised and ensure that these are managed appropriately and reported effectivelyProduce clear, timely and accurate project documentation – Business cases, PID’s, Plans, RAID logs and reportsIn managing the project, you will work closely with relevant team leads and suppliers to initiate required works, monitor delivery and recommend corrective action where appropriate and reporting on overall project statusBe proactive in strategic engagement with technical teams, building strong working relationships and understanding of their technical areasDemonstrative experience in gathering Epics, User stories, and supporting the Business Analysis function on gathering clear sets of requirements is essentialAbility to stage plan well, defining clear and measurable milestones is neededStrong financial budgeting, forecasting and management is requiredMaintain an accurate RAID log, and proactive review and execution of mitigations is imperative Excellent workshop hosting, board preparation and delivery is required – including setting agendas with clear outcomes, and presenting qualityWork with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to understand and agree what will meet their needs and to ensure that appropriate expectations are definedDemonstrate a successful track record of managing projects in a complex working environment especially in the areas of software, applications and integrationsExcellent stakeholder expectations management, communication, project documentation skills required, along with strong project management knowledge and experienceThis role requires a self-starter, who is extremely organised, proactive, has strong attention to detail and has a minimum of 5 years experience in IT project management