Senior IT Project Manager, Big 4 experience only, Digital, Remote

Senior IT Project Manager, Senior Portfolio Management, Technical Project Manager, Professional Services, Big 4 Only, Remote

Senior Technical Project Manager, Senior Portfolio Manager required to work for a Professional Services company based in Central London. However, this is practically fully remote. You may travel to the States or Europe from time to time, but all expenses will be paid. Please read in full before applying as only candidates with Big 4 experience will be considered for this

We ideally need someone from a Big 4 background who has extensive Programme Management and Stakeholder Management experience. The Stakeholders must NOT just be in IT (for instance). We need a Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager who has worked on significant, business critical Programmes where your stakeholders are the likes of the COO, the CFO or even Partners of the CEO themselves!

This individual MUST also have delivered Technical Programmes / Projects related to key business areas in the past, with proven battle scars with significant Partner Level or C-Level Stakeholders. This role is also heavy on Governance, Process, Compliance and Documentation you must have EXTENSIVE skills in these areas. Read on for more details

Qualifications

5+ years of Technical Programme / Project management experience across several different technologies, demonstrating detailed knowledge of processes and people management.

Proven experience in managing and leading digital, operational and strategic change to drive continuous improvement.

Significant Programme / Project Management skills linked to Portal / Platform Technologies

Demonstrated significant experience in project management and related project processes, project methodologies (PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile, Lead/Six Sigma), project governance and stakeholder management.

Tertiary qualifications desirable (e.g., university IT degree, university business degree).

Technical qualifications in a Project Management discipline (e.g., PMBOK, PMI CAPM/PMP or PRINCE2, Agile) desirable

Fundamental knowledge of the ITIL framework and/or service management approaches. ITIL certification preferred.

Experience & Skills

Experience working within the Big 4 space - ESSENTIAL

Effectively demonstrates leadership, teamwork, problem solving, initiative and integrity.

Proven ability to effectively engage with business stakeholders to clarify their business requirements and manage competing priorities.

Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects.

Experience working with multiple third-party vendors and partners to deliver complex information technology projects and manage project inter-dependencies

Understanding of systems, development methodologies and tools as well as architecture.

Experience transitioning technology solutions into operational environments.

Demonstrate the ability to balance priorities among competing needs whilst providing the highest level of value to the company.

Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills.

Financial literacy to forecast and manage project budgets.

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and drive other team members, and to engage effectively with senior stakeholders

This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details