Delivery Project Manager

Job Title: Delivery Project Manager

Location: London
Contract Length: 6 months (Scope for Extension, and potentially perm)

About Us:

Our client is a dynamic organisation that thrives on innovation and excellence in project delivery. We are seeking an experienced Delivery Project Manager to join our team and lead critical projects that drive our business forward.

Role Overview:

As a Delivery Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of managing agile projects and driving teams to success. This role requires a proactive leader who can effectively coordinate multiple squads while fostering collaboration among technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead agile projects, ensuring a smooth delivery process from inception to completion.
• Manage multiple squads, overseeing their progress and ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Create and manage backlogs to prioritise tasks and deliverables.
• utilise Azure DevOps to track project progress and enhance team productivity.
• Develop a solid understanding of APIs and associated technologies to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with Architects and DevOps resources to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Attend on-site meetings as required, engaging with stakeholders and team members effectively.
• Scope out work and create a structured approach for delivery, identifying key dates and milestones.
• Manage off-shore resources, ensuring they are aligned with project objectives and timelines.
• Proactively identify risks, manage dependencies, and address issues as they arise.
• Compose status reports that provide clear insights into project progress for senior stakeholders.
• Present confidently in forums, articulating project status and plans to both business and technical audiences.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience leading agile projects; participation alone is not sufficient.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple teams (squads) effectively.
• Strong experience in backlog management and project scoping.
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps.
• Basic understanding of APIs and related technologies.
• Experience working with Architects and DevOps teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present effectively in various forums.
• Experience in writing status reports and managing project risks and dependencies.
• Experience collaborating with senior stakeholders across business and technical domains.
• Prior experience in Financial Services or another regulated sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with Planview is a plus, though not mandatory.

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