The Project Manager is responsible for the management of complex end-to-end, full life-cycle client projects from inception and requirements definition through to delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast moving, successful organisation.

Description of roles & relationships:

Reporting to the Development Manager responsibilities will include developing statements of work, scheduling, budgeting and authoring requirement definition documents.

Projects will include website development with CMS and Sharepoint integration, creation of large online virtual experiences using Silverlight .NET framework, HTML 5 and .NET web applications.

This is a client-facing role requiring effective communication and management across several internal disciplines: strategy, user experience, creative, technology, quality assurance and client services (e.g. account and project management).

Budget responsibility:

Responsible for managing the budget of technical projects.

External relationships:

You will be required to attend client meetings in a consultative capacity throughout all phases of projects.

List of duties & tasks:

Project Management

Engage with Clients and Account Teams to ensure a full understanding and definition of client requirements.

Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Define Accurate: Scoping of projects, Development of Project Plans, Cost Estimates, General project documentation

Engage with account teams to ensure that the project objectives are realistic and achievable within the timeframe and budget specified

Own the overall solution and delivery schedule and delivery of the project on time, within budget and to quality, liaising with internal disciplines to meet deadline

Person Specification

Technical/role Knowledge and experience:

• The right candidate will have a successful background in technical project management
• Will have experience of accurately planning, managing and implementing technical projects
• Will have extensive experience in IT, including experience of implementing Internet technologies in a business environment.
• Experience of implementing Microsoft based solutions.
• Experience of delivering projects in an agency environment is desirable.

• Structured approach to Project Management- MS Project essential and
• PRINCE 2, PPP and or Scrum desirable

 Key Competencies:

• Advanced communication skills
• Excellent problem solver with advanced issues resolution skills
• Able to demonstrate strong initiative and pro-activity
• Able to demonstrate leadership skills
• Able to work with little supervision, able to multi-task and learn quickly
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent attention to detail.

If this appeals and you have the relevant experience please get in touch via developerjobs@metia.com