First Central · 9 hours ago
Project Manager - Product Engineering
Home Office (Remote)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
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Responsibilities
You’ll deliver multiple, concurrent Projects and Business Outcomes with responsibility for all Business and IT change elements.
You’ll manage Projects of varying ‘scale’ as well as Business Outcomes from idea through to delivery and closure, adopting proportionate governance and using the established Change Delivery Framework.
You’ll maintain momentum and direction, delivering to the agreed scope, timeframe and budget with resource planning and accurate estimation treated as fundamental principles.
You’ll practice a progressive Stakeholder Management approach, building invested relationships where appropriate employing an agreed engagement & communication plan.
You’ll actively manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
You’ll actively monitor any QA change delivery activities and deliverables including technical Sprint composition and the progress of specific PBI’s.
You’ll create control, track and report on project plans and budgets.
You’ll plan and coordinate work with other internal departments to ensure internal resource requirements are understood and the right resources are available when required.
You’ll direct the activities of third-party providers ensuring delivery to time, quality and budget.
You’ll participate in PI planning activities, where appropriate
You’ll report progress to Senior Board Members through Steering Groups and established Monthly reporting.
You’ll actively contribute to the Project Management Community of Practice
You’ll fully understand and plan for the business impact of change.
You’ll ensure that all Business and IT operational areas are ready to accept the change.
You’ll ensure project processes and controls are adopted and adhered to.
You’ll adhere to the Company values always and encourage others to do the same.
You’ll ensure compliance with company and other relevant standards/regulations always (including TCF).
Qualification
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Required
Strong experience in delivering Business and IT change projects
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to adapt your approaches to a wide range of stakeholders
The ability to balance an Agile mindset when it comes to delivering project outcomes at pace with the needs of a heavily regulated financial industry
A keen focus on delivering value for the customer, continuous improvement in delivery, and bringing a positive energy to the team
Demonstrable experience of managing the delivery of complex Business and IT change
Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse change portfolio with concurrent initiatives underpinned by proven dexterity, creativity, and the efficient use of resources
Proven understanding of Project Management techniques in an agile environment
Solid experience of all stages of the project delivery and software development lifecycle
Experience of engaging and managing third parties
Experience of working within an FCA regulated industry, ideally within Financial Services or Insurance
Knowledge of Project Management techniques covering both Business and IT Change
Knowledge of Agile approaches, ideally Scrum
Knowledge of FCA requirements (including TCF)
Strong planning and control expertise
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organisation skills
Excellent workshop and meeting facilitation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate risks and issues at all levels of the organisation
Excellent Supplier and Stakeholder Management skills
Formal Project Management qualification such as APMP, PRINCE2, Agile Project Management or equivalent
Commercially focussed and results driven
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Acts as a role model and motivates others
Embraces, embeds and incorporates the Company values
An organised and pro-active approach
Ability to lead and influence
A flexible approach and positive attitude
Able to balance an emphasis on attention to detail whilst retaining focus on broader needs
Takes initiative to make decisions
Strives to deliver business improvement
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Company
First Central
First Central is an insurance company that provides underwriting, distribution, finance, consulting and legal services.
Founded in 2008St. Peter Port, NA - Guernsey, GGY
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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