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We are looking for an experienced Development Project Manager to join our growing IT Department. You will play a crucial part in helping us to drive Next forward in a fast moving retail environment.
This role demands strong leadership skills and technical ability aligned with excellent management and communication.
You will manage and deliver a portfolio of application development projects from start to finish within agreed budget and timings. You will also be responsible for managing a development team to ensure the most efficient resources are used and that business interests are managed and satisfied.
You will oversee all aspects of project delivery in a highly collaborative and agile framework, providing on-going communication to ensure that progress is transparent and aligned to the quality and standards expected by the business, user and IT governance.
About the Role:
- Oversee all stages of project delivery.
- Oversee accounting, estimating and billing for all project resources used.
- Provide timely and effective communication on progress or issues
- Agree appropriate design standards, methods and tools and ensure they are applied.
- Actively manage all risks, issues and key decisions within the projects.
- Ensure quality and governance processes are followed and that NEXT standards are met.
- Ensure the integrity, availability and security of information systems.
Establish project scope by:
- Studying strategic business drivers.
- Discovering and validating business requirements.
- Obtaining input from subject-matter experts.
- Examining and recommending changes to current business practices.
- Proving feasibility by developing and writing proposals.
Team Management:
- Lead, coach and develop a team of Developers to consistently deliver the highest standards of service required by the business.
About you:
- Proven track record in a Technical environment.
- Extensive experience of managing complex projects and portfolios.
- Strong senior stakeholder management skills.
- Strong leadership skills, with previous team management experience.
- The ability to plan and prioritise workload in a demanding environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits with a relocation package available.
