Project Manager (6 month contract) at Expleo Group

Overview

To deliver one or more software development, IT Infrastructure or IT Implementation projects. To meet identified business needs, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality. The ideal Project Manager must have solid Retail and Agile project management experience. The Project Manager is responsible for the timely delivery of high-quality technical solutions that drive key business strategies. The PM leads cross functional IT teams through all phases of the product development process, from discovery, through development, to product launch. The team consists of internal staff as well as various external service providers. The PM uses his/her toolbox of Agile practices, Project Management processes, and facilitation skills to predictably produce high-quality software releases.

The PM must be able to provide advice, guidance and leadership in the development of a mobile app and an e-commerce web site. He/She must be able to co-ordinate internal and external stakeholders and will be part of a larger project management team.

Responsibilities

• Matures current Agile environment
• Leads other project managers.
• Manages diverse stakeholders including internal & external local & international stakeholders.
• Advocates PMO processes.
• Leads the project team through all phases of the Software Development process.
• Facilitates all Scrum ceremonies seeking to create a regular “Sprint Rhythm”.
• Identifies and drives implementation of continuous improvements within the project team.
• Proactively identifies and helps to resolve issues that impact achievement of team sprint commitments.
• Regularly reports overall project status to management and key stakeholders, escalating major issues as necessary.
• Maintains a project repository of historical and current project information.
• Facilitates team meetings and other day-to-day activities as required by the team.
• Ensures the team is fully functional, cooperating, and productive.
• Shields team from external interferences and removes obstacles.
• Administers and manages business relationships with the project’s external consultants and third
• parties ensuring they meet their project obligations.
• Suggests and implements improvements to project management, software development and other organizational processes.
• With the Product Owner and Development Manager, provides the project team a concise vision
• and creates a positive team environment.
• Co-ordinates business analysis, development, testing and go-live activities

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Business, with at least 5+ years' experience in information systems.
• Scrum Master certification highly advantageous.
• 4-5 years experience in Agile project Management having successfully delivered medium-large scale projects.
• 4-5 years experience in Agile project Management having successfully delivered medium-large scale projects.
• Strong experience with working as a PMO Project Manager
• Manages projects in accordance with PMO processes. Advocates PMO processes in project execution.
• Strong IT Technical acuManages projects in accordance with PMO processes. Advocates PMO processes in project execution.men particularly in mobile app development and testing.
• Proven record of excellent performance and successful project delivery
• Proficiency with project management tools used by the enterprise
• Strong interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying
• degrees of technical experience; competence in clear concise and tactful communication with senior
• management, clients, peers and team members
• Knowledge of and competency in project management processes including planning tasks, resource
• allocation, risk management, time management, financial management, HR management, quality
• management, monitoring and reporting, documenting and record keeping
• Experience in the Retail industry
• Familiar with managing diverse remote teams
• Experienced working in a matrix organization
• Experience

Management:

• Good people skills. Experience of introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encourages mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering
• learning interventions.
• Renowned as an effective coach and sounding board.
• Good self management. Takes on high commitments and works to achieve results. Keeps momentum going over time despite setbacks, showing resilience in the face of challenges and
• looking for ways to beat previous standards.
• Experience in managing upwards with multiple people, gaining their trust quickly.

Budget:

• Ability to manage own expenses and adhere to the expense policy.
• No specific budget assigned.