Project Manager - 5 month contract

Lowell ,
Leeds, West Yorkshire

Overview

We're Lowell. Haven't heard of us? Then let us say hello. You may not know us, but our reputation's growing. We help our customers pay off their debts in practical and affordable ways. And, we do it honestly, ethically, and without any confusing legal jargon. We're expanding quickly, and looking for people who really want to help our customers turn their finances around. People who really want to make a difference. People like you? So that's us. Now, let's talk about your role. Successful delivery of projects to time, cost, quality and scope. With a focus on delivering business and technical change which realise benefits within a dynamic team. Key responsibilities: Influential project manager delivering change successfully and being part of dynamic team who are continuously improving the way Lowell deliver change. Responsible for the successful end to end delivery of projects through all stages of the project according to a structured Change Framework in order to deliver and handover to BAU support and business teams. Successful application of structured project management methods within the Lowell delivery framework to ensure delivery to time, cost, quality and scope is essential. Manage 3rd party engagement. Raise purchase orders and provide on-going co-ordination of the contract delivery. Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate progress and issue resolution in line with Lowell's delivery framework. Keep up to date with the latest delivery methods and recommend improvements that add value to delivery at Lowell. Adherence with change control, security and legal/compliance requirements. Resource & Budget management and reporting for projects within remit. Engage and collaborate with 3rd parties / suppliers to align Business and IT strategies. Ensure alignment of delivery options to the commercial and IT strategies Engage with regulatory and policy representatives with a view to deliver the portfolio within a compliant framework What do we need from you? To make the grade, you'll need the following expertise: Excellent track record of delivering medium sized complex Data/ Warehouse projects using Microsoft Cloud based technologies and business change projects to scope, time, cost and quality A project manager with experience of delivery using structured methods. Proven ability to deliver projects requiring both technology and business change. Business change experience. Experienced in managing suppliers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experienced at managing senior stakeholders across the full range of business and technology functions including Executive level. Proven ability to define and manage project budgets. Demonstrate commercial acumen. Desirable Business Analysis experience Financial Services/ regulated environment experience. Experience of Agile methodologies. Required qualifications Degree Level Educated or equivalent industry experience Accreditation in project management methodology (desirable) Take the next step and apply Got the lowdown? Like what you see? Make an application so we can consider you for the role.