Project Manager

Posted: 14th August 2024

Project Manager

Salary: £50-65,000 Location: UK Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

**The role of the Project Manager at Amplifi is to lead and manage people as well as manage the plan. Fundamentally, deliver the services and outcomes that have been agreed with the client.

The other part of this role is to develop a strong team ethos and maintain the Amplifi culture. Whether that team is purely Amplifi consultants or a mixed team of Amplifi, client and 3rd party resources.**

At Amplifi we know that our people are our biggest asset, therefore we are committed to hiring individuals who can embrace and embody our relaxed, family feel culture. We are conscious of creating a diverse and inclusive team, and want to hire people into Amplifi who we can empower and progress. We are aware that you may not meet every single requirement on the advert, but we would encourage you to apply or reach out to one of the team as a lot of us did not begin our careers’ at Amplifi as experts.

WHO WE ARE:

Amplifi is the go-to data consultancy for Enterprise organisations that want their success to be driven by data. We empower our customers to innovate, grow and succeed by establishing and delivering strategies across all elements of the data value chain.

From the governance and management of data through to analytics and automation, our integrated approach to modern data ecosystems delivers measurable results through a combination of expert consultancy and best-in-breed technology.

Amplifi Europe has a presence in the UK and Denmark covering UK, Ireland and the breadth of Northern Europe.

THE ROLE:

The role of the Project Manager at Amplifi is to lead and manage people as well as manage the plan. Fundamentally, deliver the services and outcomes that have been agreed with the client.

You will also play a part in building a strong team ethos and maintain the Amplifi culture. Whether that team is purely Amplifi consultants or a mix of Amplifi, client, and 3rd party resources.

WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING UP TO:

• Defining, managing and delivering complex PIM/MDM and Data Services projects
• Managing the clients, setting realistic and pragmatic expectations
• Manage and estimate multiple projects and / or portfolio from inception to closure
• Manage project deliveries to time, budget and quality, directly and indirectly through oversight of other project managers
• Manage project risks and issues
• Implementing appropriate governance across your project deliveries, balancing Amplifi’s own frameworks and best practise with the needs of our clients
• Lead and support the consultants throughout each project
• Matrix-managing a multidisciplinary team which may be composed of Amplifi, Client and 3rd party resources
• Participate in business development and contribute to both follow on work with existing clients and supporting the development of new opportunities with new clients
• Ensure the project delivery team complies with Amplifi standards and frameworks
• Forecasting of resource utilisation, time, costs, and other commitments required, and the management of e.g., burn for actuals
• Delivering business change or technical projects for our clients

THE ROLE WILL BE A GREAT FIT IF:

You have some of the below:

• Experience of leading teams with internal and off-shore resources and/or partner resources
• Demonstrable experience and ability in programme and project management in complex technical and organisational environments, from business case development through to systems delivery and transition to operational teams
• Excellent understanding of a variety of project management methodologies as well as, proven experience of implementing a project management governance structure across an organisation, including reporting
• You will have demonstrable experience of delivering change and be a proven leader with extensive management experience, able to motivate and influence people
• Experienced in managing projects both with and without a PMO in place. This role requires an excellent communicator, experienced at presenting at a senior level, internally and to clients. Able to engage and influence senior leaders within our business
• The ability to use MS Office products including a strong working knowledge of producing and managing plans in MS Project
• Strong Planning, Resourcing Planning and Financial Management skills

WHAT WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical cover through Vitality (this includes, free weekly Café Nero drinks, free cinema tickets, free Apple watch, free amazon prime, and many more rewards through Vitality)
• Life cover through Vitality
• No dress code
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Company away days
• Work from anywhere allowance
• Choice of Mac or Windows laptop when you start
• Free use of the mindfulness app Headspace for 1 year

For more information about the role or our flexible working policies, message Naomi Cruden (Talent Manager) on LinkedIn.

*Amplifi do not accept CV's from agencies*