Senior Project Manager (Infrastructure/Cloud)

Job Description

Our client are looking for a number of experienced Senior IT Project Managers with Infrastructure/Cloud experience, based in NI. The individual will take charge of large-scale projects characterised by limited complexity. This role demands self-reliance and proficiency in application, with a project budget exceeding £500k.

The prime responsibility of the Senior Project Manager is to ensure the project delivers the required products within specified tolerances, encompassing time, cost, quality, scope, benefits, and risk. Additionally, they are accountable for producing results that align with the benefits outlined in the business case. Infrastructure and/or Cloud (Azure/AWS) experience is essential. Data Center or similar experience would be highly advantageous.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £65,000
  • Remote working model
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Competitive annual leave + option to buy more scheme
  • Health & Medical
  • Access to Employee Network Groups
  • Company-matched pension contributions, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, and a host of additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, the Project Manager will undertake the following responsibilities:

  1. Preparation of baseline management products in collaboration with project assurance roles, and obtaining agreement from the Lead or Senior Project Manager.Management of information flows between the directing and delivering levels of the project.

  2. Overseeing the production of required products while assuming responsibility for overall progress and resource utilisation. Initiating corrective actions when necessary.

  3. Establishment and management of project procedures, including risk management, issue management, change control, and communication.

  4. Scheduling audits to verify the consistency of physical products with configuration item records, and initiating corrective measures as needed.

Skills Required:

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and skills:

  • 2-3 years minimum experience as Senior Project Manager
  • At least 5 years IT Infrastructure and/or Cloud experience
  • Prince 2 certification or equivalent.
  • Prior experience in delivering infrastructure and networking projects.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of information technology, including desktop, hardware, printers, LAN, and WAN.
  • Proficiency in techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling programs.
  • Competence in business case development and approvals.
  • Understanding of the procurement process, including negotiations with third parties.
  • Familiarity with budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
  • Demonstrated seniority and credibility to provide guidance to project teams within the program.
  • Problem-solving and pre-emptive problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Project.
  • Familiarity with program and project management methodologies, including MSP, PRINCE2, and Agile.
  • Effective leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Ability to command respect and foster a sense of community within project teams.


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