Software Delivery Project Manager- Solihull, Hampshire or London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Software Delivery Project Manager to work for our global consulting client. This is initially a 6-month contract with potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Solihull, Hampshire or London.

Our client is seeking a Software Delivery Project Manager who will be responsible for the successful delivery of IT projects and work packages. This role encompasses overseeing pre-sales support, business analysis, cross-functional development, and systems integration activities. The Software Delivery Project Manager will take full ownership of the IT solution delivery, ensuring it meets defined cost, quality, and timeline objectives. Additionally, the role involves managing all internal delivery teams and coordinating with external partners and suppliers involved in the project. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of software projects, from requirements gathering through development, testing, deployment, and transition to support.
• Managing projects to fixed cost, timescale and baseline.
• Manage project scope, timelines, dependencies and resources, proactively identifying and mitigating risks and issues.
• Ensure software deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements, coordinating user acceptance testing and release management.
• Foster collaboration between developers, testers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure transparency through regular reporting and use of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, SharePoint, SPM, MSP).
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and implementing process enhancements.
• Manage project budgets, track resource allocation, and ensure value for money in software delivery.
• Work with suppliers and partners to ensure contractual obligations are met and performance is optimised.
• Coordinate with external software vendors, integration partners, and service providers to ensure successful delivery and support.
• Plan and manage transition to support, ensuring software solutions are robust, maintainable, and meet operational requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication across technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment and stakeholder engagement.
• Chair project meetings, sprint reviews, and delivery boards as required.
• Matrix manage cross-functional teams, supporting professional development and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

• Significant project experience or Digital 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/projects, 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/projects 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.