Senior Project Manager

June 3

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The world's leading technology provider for all forms of secured finance. 

Software Development and Consultancy Services • Factoring • Supply Chain Finance • Secured Lending • Invoice Discounting

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Description

• Own and deliver major implementation projects for clients with revenue in excess of £1m. • Work with a team of Lendscape consultants and subject matter experts (SMEs) during Discovery Phases to establish the scope, budget and timeline for the project implementation, facilitating client workshops as necessary. • Prepare and maintain project plans, statements of work,and estimates, agreeing the terms of engagement outlined in these documents with the client. • Oversee and organize Lendscape activities in support of projects, working with various Lendscape consultants and SMEs. • Ensure that all work carried out by Lendscape on behalf of clients is billed in accordance with the contract terms and that clients pay promptly. • Maintain detailed and accurate estimates to complete all streams, including customisation and integration. • Visit clients as required to drive the progress of their project according to the agreed scope, budget and timeline. • Carry out project retrospectives to capture learning opportunities. • Train, coach and mentor other project managers to improve the project management capabilities of the Delivery Team, helping project managers within the team to progress their careers within Lendscape. • Assist in prioritising the work of other teams, taking the complete portfolio of client projects into consideration Enhance our project methodology and governance, ensuring effective delivery of multiple projects. • Following project management methodologies tailored to individual projects, using both agile and waterfall approaches as appropriate. • Train, coach and mentor other team members on project management methodology, fostering continuous improvement within the Delivery Team. • Serve as a nominated escalation point for other client projects where appropriate. • Assist in prioritising the work of other teams to support the overall portfolio of client projects. • Demonstrate commercial awareness and leverage experience in managing client relationships to drive successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects, preferably in a commercial finance or IT implementation setting. • Proficient in the latest project management methodology; substantial experience may substitute formal qualifications. Qualified in the latest project management methodology. • Demonstrated proficiency in using project management tools. • Experience in stakeholder management at all levels in an organisation. • Understanding of corporate finance processes and business models. • Additional languages are an advantage, although not essential. • Ability to establish strong, trusting relationships based on mutual respect and understanding. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to distill complex issues into understandable concepts. • Proactive in problem ownership and resolution. • Tenacious problem solver. • Enjoys creating structure to ensure that processes run smoothly. • Team player. • Self-motivated and committed to self-development.

Benefits

• Private medical care and cash plan • Flexible working hours • Continuous training • Cycle scheme and sponsored gym • Learning and development • Wellness and mindfulness perks • Colleague volunteering • Life assurance • Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients