Project Manager (Software)
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Project Manager
aquila is looking to take on a project manager with experience of implementing high value package solutions within the financial services or corporate market place. You will need to have a strong intellect, be confident in dealing with project team resources, clients and be a natural problem solver with great attention to detail. Aquila Group Holdings is the market leading supplier of pensions administration software solutions in the UK and this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic expanding software firm. Clients range from most of the leading UK Financial Services organisations, major Third Party Administrators and a long list of blue chip companies.
Job Description:
Responsible for delivering projects to the business and clients to deadline and cost.
Key Job Responsibilities:
ƒÞ To project manage client or internal projects as assigned from initiation through to completion (post implementation review)
ƒÞ Prepare and agree detailed project plans using Microsoft Project as a tool
ƒÞ To own the plan and agree it with the client manager or internal project owner as appropriate
ƒÞ To negotiate for and secure the necessary resources
ƒÞ Put in place formal project reporting both internal and to the client
ƒÞ Manage the change control process
ƒÞ Manage project risks and issues
ƒÞ To be responsible for all time recording and project billing
ƒÞ To ensure quality of the deliverable
ƒÞ To review and continually improve the Project Management process within the business
Skills, knowledge and experience ¡V essential:
ƒÞ Experience of managing external client facing projects and implementing high value package solutions
ƒÞ Ability to work under the time constraints and pressures of an enterprise wide implementation with a lifecycle of 6-12 months
ƒÞ Background of working in the financial services or large corporate sector for a software house or consultancy
Skills, knowledge and experience ¡V desirable:
ƒÞ IT development background
ƒÞ Leadership experience
ƒÞ Pensions Knowledge
Qualifications/Education Required:
ƒÞ Educated to degree level having achieved a 2:1 or above
ƒÞ Minimum of 3 A levels at grade B or above
ƒÞ GCSEs to include English and Maths at grade B or above
ƒÞ Standard and Recognised Project Management Qualifications
Requirement to travel:
Occasionally to client sites
To apply please visit www.aquilauk.co.uk or send a CV and covering letter to apply @ aquilauk.co.uk
aquila is looking to take on a project manager with experience of implementing high value package solutions within the financial services or corporate market place. You will need to have a strong intellect, be confident in dealing with project team resources, clients and be a natural problem solver with great attention to detail. Aquila Group Holdings is the market leading supplier of pensions administration software solutions in the UK and this is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic expanding software firm. Clients range from most of the leading UK Financial Services organisations, major Third Party Administrators and a long list of blue chip companies.
Job Description:
Responsible for delivering projects to the business and clients to deadline and cost.
Key Job Responsibilities:
ƒÞ To project manage client or internal projects as assigned from initiation through to completion (post implementation review)
ƒÞ Prepare and agree detailed project plans using Microsoft Project as a tool
ƒÞ To own the plan and agree it with the client manager or internal project owner as appropriate
ƒÞ To negotiate for and secure the necessary resources
ƒÞ Put in place formal project reporting both internal and to the client
ƒÞ Manage the change control process
ƒÞ Manage project risks and issues
ƒÞ To be responsible for all time recording and project billing
ƒÞ To ensure quality of the deliverable
ƒÞ To review and continually improve the Project Management process within the business
Skills, knowledge and experience ¡V essential:
ƒÞ Experience of managing external client facing projects and implementing high value package solutions
ƒÞ Ability to work under the time constraints and pressures of an enterprise wide implementation with a lifecycle of 6-12 months
ƒÞ Background of working in the financial services or large corporate sector for a software house or consultancy
Skills, knowledge and experience ¡V desirable:
ƒÞ IT development background
ƒÞ Leadership experience
ƒÞ Pensions Knowledge
Qualifications/Education Required:
ƒÞ Educated to degree level having achieved a 2:1 or above
ƒÞ Minimum of 3 A levels at grade B or above
ƒÞ GCSEs to include English and Maths at grade B or above
ƒÞ Standard and Recognised Project Management Qualifications
Requirement to travel:
Occasionally to client sites
To apply please visit www.aquilauk.co.uk or send a CV and covering letter to apply @ aquilauk.co.uk
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