Project Manager required to join satellite office of a large European organisation involved in the development and installation of software solutions to clients involved in logistics, despatch and global trade.
Working in a small team and reporting to the General Manager you will assume responsibility for a number of projects which will require your attention and hands on management from start to completion. Projects will range in size from small document changes over several days to complete installations over 6-12 months. Your role will be client facing and your involvement in projects will commence shortly before order where you will conduct a workshop alongside the sales person. Your function will be to analyse all client systems and produce a report recommending modules required by the client. From the time of order placement, you will drive through development of the clients package liaising with in-house programmers, managing testing, installation, training and subsequent modifications. Our client uses their own in-house methodology and so practical experience of using Prince2 or a similar methodology would be advantageous.
This role requires a highly personable individual capable of working on their own initiative. You will be your own resource hence the ability to manage yourself to meet internal deadlines and SLAs will be key to your success in this role. A demonstrable background in project management is integral you will have solid examples of personal achievements in your current/most recent role. You will have a knowledge of ERP systems and have some experience in the IT sector, possible some networking or developing, ideally export or logistics based.
The UK is still a relatively new market for this established organisation and this vacancy would present the right candidate with the opportunity to forge a defined and rapid career path.
Area:
Midlands
Region:
Midlands - Warwickshire
Location:
Warwick
Type:
Permanent
IndustrySector:
Technology - IT Software
Salary Guide:
£26-33k
Start Date:
ASAP
Skills:
To audit customer sites To conduct customer consultancy focusing on process organisation and organisational concepts under consideration of the products and services offered by the organisation To compile reports for internal and external use in addition to documentation including application descriptions and product information Assumption of project responsibility and configuration of the system including testing, installation, resource co-ordination to comply with company standards, rules and guidelines To conduct customer training and provide support Demonstrable experience of project management including personal achievements Generalist approach IT skills must be accompanied by equally strong written and verbal communication skills Experience of leading in a client facing role
Person Specification:
Highly personable capable of working independently and contributing in a small team environment Self motivated with a hands on approach Organised and capable of monitoring and achieving deadlines consistently
