Project Manager

Advanced ,
Knutsford, Cheshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Advanced are one of the UK’s largest software companies, developing a range of solutions covering the whole industry and delivering right, first-time solutions, which solve customer problems, save money and deliver significant impact to users’ lives. With more than 19,000 customers relying on our systems & infrastructure, our Project Managers’ help to make the complex simple, as we become one of the UK technology industry’s success stories. We’re growing fast and building an exciting future. This is a great chance for a Project Manager to join our Professional Services team to champion delivering technical projects on time and within budget, live and breathe infrastructure automation, support cloud solutions and weave various services into compelling business systems for our customers. The Professional Services team provide optimal value to the business by ensuring accuracy and diligence in all tasks undertaken, taking pride in the successful completion of work and ensuring the customers’ needs are at the forefront at all times. What you will be doing To provide high level project management services to customers on all aspects of the implementation of the Advanced product portfolio Financial responsibility for the profit and loss of implementation projects To work closely with consultants to ensure customer satisfaction at all stages of an implementation. Including regular feedback on issues and opportunities What you will be good at Demonstrable experience in leading and managing diverse and complex IT Software projects It is necessary for the Project Manager to have the ability to lead discussions to explain the options available to customers and gain agreement on the method of implementing the solution for the customer by setting their expectations at the correct level Have a high level understanding of the functionality of the company products as required Ability to travel across the UK as required What we would like to have Have sound experience in the delivery of relevant systems in the UK Good organisational skills (time management, administration etc.) Have a high level understanding of the functionality of the company products as required Reimagine your Future by Joining the Advanced Team We hire for potential, and develop at pace. Advanced are a different sort of employer. Recruiting people with potential, our focus is on what you might be capable of achieving. We look for aspiration and passionately believe that your individual personality and core strengths are what can make you right for us. We want you to learn, to discover, to experiment, to make a difference. With over a £254m turnover, over 19,000 customers and over 2,300 employees we pride ourselves on delivering focused software solutions for the public sector, enterprise commercial and health & care organisations that simplify complex business challenges and deliver immediate value. Some of our Key Benefits from day one are: Generous Annual Leave - 25 days annual leave plus localised public holidays, with the ability to buy additional days Stunning office locations across 5 key hubs Advanced Perks At Work - Exclusive employee discount programme providing access to enhanced offers at high street retailers (including John Lewis, Tesco, Apple and Asos), discounted rates for cinema and theatre tickets, accommodation and travel bookings Charity Fundraising - Proud to be a Patron of The Prince's Trust Dedicated talent development team to help your Advanced career progress Top Achievers Club – our internal award scheme recognising excellence in our Advanced colleagues Pension Scheme (up to 5% matched contribution) Life insurance - 4 times salary Income protection insurance Childcare voucher (salary sacrifice) Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice) Employee assistance programme Why should you apply? Advanced are different – we hire for potential and develop at pace so if you can reimagine your future in a vibrant growing company we would like to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to removing bias from the hiring process. If your application is successful, you will initially be required to take an online assessment, undertake a telephone interview with the HR team and attend a final interview. Do not hesitate, apply now and a member of our in-house talent acquisition team will be in touch