Project Manager (Legacy Fileshare/Server upgrades)- Solihull

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a strong Project Manager with either Legacy File share or Server upgrade delivery experience to work for our global consultancy client. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Solihull. 

 The IT Project Manager will be responsible for successfully delivering IT work-packages, including supporting pre-sales, analysis, cross functional development and systems integration. The IT Project Manager owns the IT solution delivery and is ultimately responsible for the delivery of the cost, quality, and timely delivery of the IT solution. They will oversee all internal delivery teams as well as any external partners/suppliers delivering as part of the IT work-package.

They will work in conjunction with the Business Unit (BU) Delivery Partners and Solution Leads to develop solutions that require delivery as part of IT roadmaps and the internal run roadmaps.

 IT work packages are often part of a larger IT Workstream and as such the IT Project Manager may work into a Portfolio Lead

Individuals will be working with Serco Business teams, key capabilities in Digital Data & Technology (DDAT), and/or suppliers/partners to delivery repeatable solutions based on standard components, whilst always questioning and looking for competitive solutions outside the box.

Responsibilities:

• Manages delivery of IT work-packages requested as part of a wider Business Project or Programme Reporting to Portfolio Manager Division / Function
• Ensure that IT deliverables are to the required standard of quality, within the constraints of time and cost as defined as part of IT work-package definition document (WDD)
• End to end IT delivery from acceptance of the request by DDAT through to work-package close down
• Controlling the scope of the work-package, ensuring all changes are managed effectively
• Responsible for overall progress and use of resources, and initiation of corrective action where required
• Management of delivery team and 3rd parties (where applicable)
• Manage risk, assumptions, issues and dependencies to DDAT standards
• Effective communication – regular and consistent – to the business unit project manager (where applicable) and the BU Delivery Partner
• Responsible for ensuring IT delivery outputs are fully supported within the relevant DDAT teams and that appropriate sign off is achieved
• Provide information to support quality and compliance audits as required
• Drive the speed of delivery through daily calls with project team recording all actions and escalating issues as appropriate
• Produce work-package reports as required by the project manager and ensure copies are stored in shared drives (SharePoint/Teams)
• Compliance with all Governance e.g. Weekly reporting, gate reviews, lessons learned. Project OnLine to be kept up to date to facilitate central reporting.

• Significant project experience or IT Project management of IT Change and IT projects as a Developer, Business Analyst or IT Project Manager
• Strong experience in dealing with senior business users, determining delivery scope and priorities as well as resolving issues
• Skills and knowledge acquired through Development, Technical Design, or Technical Project Management
• Good understanding and knowledge of Project Management, Change Management
• Foundational understanding of Systems Integration, Systems Development Life Cycle Methodologies, Quality Assurance and Testing, Requirements Gathering, and Systems Analysis and Design
• Proven history and track record of completing quality Technology projects on time
• Proven ability to plan IT work-packages, building delivery backlogs, progress monitoring including budget control and milestone control; issue and risk management
• Excellent presentation skills and strong negotiation skills
• Ability to anticipate and build contingency plans
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations with perseverance and professionalism
• Ability to multi-task efficiently
• Good Project Management skills including: Estimating, Scope Management, Budget Management, Work-package Planning, Time Management, Risk Management, Change Management, Issue/Conflict Resolution, Communication Management, Quality Management, Testing Plans, Training Plans, Team Management
• Experience managing teams delivering IT work-packages and involving multiple software application integrators
• Knowledge of application development and system architecture

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. 

Diversity and Inclusion  

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.