Programme Manager


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Matchtech

Listed on

23rd September 2015

Location

London

Salary/Rate

£65000 - £80000

Type

Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

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Required: Programme Manager, London - up to £80k + benefits. Skills: IT Change, Prince2, Programme, Application, Development, Software, Systems Monitoring, Insurance, Technology Change.

Programme Manager

Salary: up to £80k + benefits

Location: London

Contact: Sab Choudhury, 01489 882 516

You are a proven Programme Manager looking to deliver high level technical technology change into a global environment from the heart of London. You are a driven leader and come with a proven ability in application, SDLC, Technology Change, Business Systems Processes.

The Role:

* You will be accountable for the successful delivery and management of programmes and/or projects, typically involving the development and implementation of business and systems processes to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality

* Your role may encompass a small number of large projects and/or a large number of smaller projects, logically grouped into programmes of work

* Responsible for comprehensive communication with internal and external customers throughout the project to clarify the understanding of the system implementation / business change, creating suitable communication material and ensuring all stakeholders understand the timelines, dependencies and key deliverables of the project

* Responsible for the planning and implementation of processes and procedures for the management of risk arising from all assigned projects and/or programmes

* Accountable for the lifecycle planning, control and management of the documentation, software, hardware and firmware assets of an organisation, system and/or service(s)

* Accountable and may be responsible for the resolution of project-level incidents and problems throughout the project lifecycle,

* Facilitates open communication and discussion between stakeholders

* Contributes to the planning and implementation of change

* Maintains contact with the customer and stakeholders throughout to ensure satisfaction

* Captures and disseminates technical and business information

* Will be required to direct the activities of other Project Management professionals (both onshore and offshore) working on assigned programmes or projects

Required Skills & Knowledge:

* Experience with utilizing multiple test environments to successfully complete unit, application, system, integration and user acceptance test planning and execution

* Experience of leading or assisting with supplier negotiations (including preferred suppliers), drafting contracts or technical schedules, developing acceptance procedures or criteria including key performance indicators or agreed targets and monitoring supplier performance - resolving or escalates problems via supplier Service Improvement Plans where necessary

* Experience of working closely with Sales teams to help prospects clarify their needs and requirements, including devising conceptual solutions and assesses their feasibility and practicality

* Computing or other numerate degree

* Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or equivalent

* PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent (APM, PMI etc.)

* Management of Risk (MORi) Foundation or Practitioner

* Fully competent in usage of Windows Office applications - Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Beneficial:

* Fully competent in the use of Microsoft Visio

* Knowledge of London Market Insurance applications

* London Market Insurance or General Insurance experience

* Formal London Market qualifications (e.g. LM1/LM2)

* London Market Insurance or General Insurance qualifications

If you are interested in this role then please contact Sab Choudhury on 01489 882 516 or apply directly.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Connectus Technology Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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