Project Manager

• Contract Duration: Until end of March 2025
• Salary: £500-550 inside IR35 (depending on experience)
• Location: Farringdon, London (Hybrid working model, 2 days in the office)
• Start date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team, working on key functions within the Operations team of a prestigious and historic postal service provider. This role involves end-to-end accountability for the management of one or more technology-related projects, varying in scale and complexity.

• Delivering change projects successfully and within the set timelines.
• Leading and inspiring teams through matrix management, fostering a common vision.
• Communicating effectively with a broad audience, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Demonstrating resilience and drive to maintain progress and resolve issues.
• Delegating and negotiating tasks and responsibilities effectively.
• Remaining calm and maintaining perspective in challenging situations.
• Managing stakeholders and team members with strong commercial acumen.
• Overseeing financial management aspects of the project.
• Providing technical knowledge and support to the project team.
• Encouraging innovative and creative thinking to solve problems.
• Setting clear, unambiguous targets and holding individuals, teams, and suppliers accountable.

• Proven experience in delivering change projects.
• Inspirational leadership with matrix management capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder and people management skills.
• Commercial acumen and value-driven supplier management.
• Financial management experience.
• Good technical knowledge, preferably with experience in issue resolution.
• Knowledge of both traditional and modern software/IT development lifecycles (Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall).

• Continuous Improvement knowledge and experience.
• Familiarity with best practices in Product Management, Architecture/Design, Testing, and DevOps.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Jira, HP Application Lifecycle Management, and MS Office tools.
• Experience managing single to multiple external suppliers.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a historic and leading postal service provider.
• Hybrid working model allowing flexibility.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

To apply for this Project Manager position, please submit your CV.