Overview
We are seeking a Contract Project Manager for a 3-month project with hybrid working arrangements in Manchester, requiring in-person presence 2-3 days per week. The successful candidate will oversee platform deployment, leading projects through to successful go-live, while ensuring effective communication and coordination among teams. This role focuses on managing improvement programs, data roadmaps, and proposition development, maintaining engagement with stakeholders throughout the process.
Responsibilities
- Manage platform deployment projects to ensure timely go-live and clear milestone visibility.
- Deliver improvement programs with agreed outcomes and lessons learned embedded.
- Maintain active data roadmaps that align with business priorities and governance standards.
- Oversee proposition development with structured processes and visibility of decision points.
- Ensure projects are completed within time, budget, scope, and quality standards.
- Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and issues proactively.
- Facilitate clear communication and effective leadership among project teams.
Requirements
- Proven experience in project management, particularly in hybrid working environments.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver platform deployments successfully.
- Experience in managing improvement programs and data roadmaps.
- Strong understanding of proposition development processes.
- Ability to maintain stakeholder communication and project momentum.
- Skilled in risk, issue, and dependency management.
- Familiarity with commercial controls and governance in project delivery.