Project Management Consultant / Trainer - MS Project Server


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Recruiter

Client Server

Listed on

24th April 2015

Location

London

Salary/Rate

£45000 - £60000

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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Project Management Consultant / Trainer - MS Project Server. Hugely successful and rapidly growing financial research and software house is seeking a highly intelligent and motivated Project Management Consultant to join them in their fantastic offices based in the heart of Central London

As a Project Management Consultant you will be responsible for co-ordinating the development and use of MS Project Server plans, working closely with software development teams and managers - ensuring that plans are accurate, up-to-date and are aligned with the business strategic objectives.

The role of Project Management Consultant will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to be part of a team that is guiding high level strategic and business decisions at this hugely successful company

A key part of the role will be to develop the structure for building and coordinating projects, using knowledge of project management ‘best practice’, and integrating these projects in the business’s strategic planning structure. This knowledge should include monitoring resource allocation and improving project delivery.

Requirements

                                                                                 Experience in MS Project Server is essential

                                                                                 Use and understanding of JIRA is strongly preferred

                                                                                 3-5 years’ experience in agile project management, and/or co-ordinating project managers

                                                                                 Solid knowledge of Project Management theory and processes

                                                                                 Understanding of strategy execution best practice

                                                                                 Project management of software development projects is an advantage

                                                                                 Strong verbal and written communication skills

                                                                                 Excellent academic background

                                                                                 Work with software development managers to create and implement team plans in MS Project Server

                                                                                 Ensure plans are aligned with the strategic objectives of the company

                                                                                 Develop a systematic and standardised process for managers to be able to update plans in MS Project Server

                                                                                 Work with the Planning and Performance Manager to integrate managers plans with the company-wide strategic plan

                                                                                 Provide expertise and consulting to team managers in the process of project management

As a Project Management Consultant you can expect to earn a highly competitive salary (to £60k), large bonuses and benefits package.

Send your CV or call for a confidential discussion about this Project Management Consultant opportunity.

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