Technical Project Manager at Collinson

Purpose of the role

• We are looking for a motivated Junior Project Manager to assist in the delivery and management of technical projects within our product and platform teams. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to help achieve project goals, meet quality standards, and support customer and business objectives. Experience or familiarity with Agile methodologies is highly desirable

Main Accountabilities

• Assist in defining project scope, goals, and deliverables, and help create project plans.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and business stakeholders to ensure project tasks are completed, especially within an Agile framework.
• Facilitate scum ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning and sprint reviews / demos
• Help manage project budgets and resources, including personnel and technology costs.
• Track key project metrics and support product leadership to ensure project goals are met using Agile practices.
• Monitor project progress and help identify and resolve any issues that may impact delivery.
• Communicate project status and updates to stakeholders, ensuring everyone is informed.
• Support the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
• Work with teams and vendors to maintain expected engineering and quality standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project documentation, such as project plans, status reports, and Agile artifacts like sprint plans and retrospectives.
• Contribute to improving team processes and methodologies, with a focus on Agile continuous improvement. 

Personal Requirements of the Role

• 3-5 years of project management in an agile environment 
• Experience delivering projects in one or multiple technical fields, such as software development, cloud, digital, data. 
• Experience using Jira and other product and engineering management tools 
• Project management certification would be a plus Skills and Capabilities: (aligned to the skills and capabilities framework of the role and level) 
• Demonstrable understanding of agile project management principles, including planning, executing, and closing projects. 
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) and experience working in Agile environments. 
• Familiarity with technical fields such as software development, cloud, or data is a plus. 

Skills and Capabilities

• Ability to work effectively in a team and support cross-functional collaboration. 
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to report on project progress. 
• Problem-solving skills to assist in resolving issues and mitigating project risks. 
•  Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. 
• Basic experience or understanding of managing project budgets is helpful. 
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and adjust to changing project requirements.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work. 
• Interest in continuous improvement of work processes and methodologies, particularly in an Agile context.