Freshers Path: Project Manager 5+ in UK

Project Manager 5+ Years in UK

Project Manager

Location: London

Salary: £36,400 - £41,400

Ref Number: Marpm/13

Zensar Technologies is a technology partner of choice for global organizations looking to strategically transform, grow, and lead in today’s challenging business environment. Backed by a strong track-record of innovation, over 7000 associates and footprint in more than 20 global locations, Zensar’s comprehensive range of software services and solutions enable its 400+ forward-looking customers to cross new thresholds of business performance

The Role:

The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct and manage project development from beginning to end
Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Liaise with project stakeholders on an on going basis
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary
Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company
Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders

Skills Required:

5+ Years Project Management experience
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments
Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise
Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity
Strong academic background, ideally to degree level

Please send cv to ukresourcing@zensar.com closing date for applications 13th July 2013