Project Manager (Maternity Cover)

Project Manager (12-month FTC - Maternity Cover)
to £50,000k pa + benefits

iO Associate have recently partnered with cloud-based global payment solution company who is currently hiring for Project Manager for maternity cover, role could possibly go permanent after 12 months.
As the first software-based payments solution developer in the world to have achieved a full suite of PCI certified solutions, their offering is the most secure in the world.

This leading technology enables a consistent 'card present' payment experience across all channels, both in-store and digital. By enabling merchants of all sizes globally to securely accept payments using smartphones and tablets, we help open a world of possibilities in reshaping the end-to-end customer experience. Secure, safe, seamless payments. Everywhere.

They work remote and work with flexibility in mind to allow their people the opportunity to contribute fully, and still be able to balance work with personal commitments and general well-being. If you have a reliable Internet connection and a productive work environment, you can work from anywhere in the UK. Some travel to their offices in Cardiff may be required.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Customer Operations, you will become part of a team responsible for the delivery of a variety of internal and external customer facing projects.
The Project Manager will coordinate people and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project's organisation and timeline.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Manage the delivery of a variety of projects (Internal and external) through the application of the most appropriate project management methodology
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client (internal and/or external) and all stakeholders (including across multiple time zones/in multiple locations)
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Perform risk management to minimise project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Work with the Senior Project Manager and other team members to enhance existing processes and to define and develop new delivery processes and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Solid delivery background with software implementation project management experience
• Experience of Agile project management tools such as Confluence and JIRA
• Experience of client-facing project management. Demonstrable ability to listen and understand client needs to build and manage projects
• A pragmatic approach to project delivery; uses the most appropriate approach to deliver a successful outcome
• Knowledge and understanding of project management tools
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid organisational skills
• Proactive and flexible mindset
• Able to multi-task
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience of project delivery of mPOS based Card Payment Acceptance solutions is advantageous.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All their people make this an exciting and inclusive place to work, where they can be themselves and let their skills shine. They value quality and excellence in everything we do, with a strong focus on supporting and developing our employees.

Keen? Please apply to Kristina immediately