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About Scrumconnect Consulting At Scrumconnect Consulting, we help organisations deliver high-quality digital services through agile delivery, modern technology, and user-centred design. Our teams work on complex transformation programmes, delivering innovative solutions that create meaningful outcomes for clients and end users. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team and lead the successful delivery of digital, technology, and transformation projects across a range of sectors. Role Overview As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering projects from initiation through to completion. You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, delivery teams, and leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and experienced in managing multidisciplinary teams within Agile and hybrid delivery environments. Key Responsibilities - Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring successful outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
- Define project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, risks, and delivery plans.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, governance, and reporting frameworks.
- Manage project schedules, resources, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Monitor project progress and ensure delivery remains aligned with agreed objectives.
- Facilitate effective communication between stakeholders, delivery teams, suppliers, and leadership.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Lead project governance activities, including status reporting, steering groups, and stakeholder updates.
- Support Agile delivery practices, sprint planning, and team collaboration where applicable.
- Ensure quality assurance processes are followed throughout the project life cycle.
- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement and lessons learned activities to enhance future delivery performance.
Essential Skills & Experience - Proven experience managing digital, technology, or transformation projects.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies, frameworks, and governance practices.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams including developers, designers, business analysts, architects, and testers.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Experience managing project risks, issues, budgets, and delivery timelines.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands effectively.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and reporting skills.
- Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
- Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, or similar.
Desirable Skills - Experience working within public sector or regulated environments.
- Familiarity with the principles and standards of Government Digital Service (GDS) .
- Experience delivering cloud migration, digital transformation, or large-scale technology programmes.
- Knowledge of procurement, supplier management, and contract management processes.
- Professional certifications such as:
- PRINCE2
- AgilePM
- PMP
- Scrum Master
- MSP
- Experience working within consultancy environments.
What We Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on impactful digital transformation programmes.
- Flexible and collaborative working environment.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Access to a community of experienced delivery, design, and technology professionals.
- Career progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
Diversity & Inclusion Scrumconnect Consulting is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and helps us build better solutions for our clients and communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.  |
