SCUK IT Project Manager, 12 month FTC / Secondment

As an IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of assigned projects, working closely with our internal and external teams as well as coordinating with technical suppliers to successfully deliver projects in line with agreed scope, timelines, and budgets. In addition, you will be responsible for ensuring that the project governance framework is adhered to and for all components of the project delivery to include progress reporting to the sponsor and other key stakeholders. Please Note: This is an office based role where you will be required to work from our Head Office in Redhill, Surrey 3 days per week. What you'll be doing:

• End to end project management from discovery to delivery ensuring that project deliverables are met
• Help define project scope, functional and non-functional requirements, and deliverables.
• Use knowledge and experience to help drive the most appropriate project approach and methodology for projects in the portfolio with the focus being on accurate and timely delivery.
• Creation of project plans with appropriate milestones, defining tasks and allocating resources
• Build, manage and lead the project team
• Creation of effective communication plans
• Take responsibility for liaising with both technical and non-technical supplier resources to build effective working relationships
• Organise and facilitate meetings with project team members and provide clear and effective feedback
• Manage budget, scope, and project schedule, tracking deliverables and reporting on project progress.
• Present reports to stakeholders on progress, including risks, issues, and suggested solutions regarding delivery.
• Identify scope-creep and ensure that change requests are raised and approved as appropriate
• Manage the transition of the project into business-as-usual service as part of an agreed service transition plan.
• Evaluate and assess the results of the project which may include 'lessons learned' as well as benefits realisation assessments
• Deal with or escalate any identified risks in relation to Santander Consumer risk policies and/or legislative and regulatory guidelines in accordance with the Santander UK group risk framework
• Contribute to project management best practice and look for opportunities to continuously improve
  
  Significant practical experience in a similar role with demonstrable experience of successfully delivering diverse projects to time and budget
• Proven experience delivering projects using Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
• Proven experience and ability in dealing with staff at all levels of a similar sized organisation or larger
• Experience of successfully delivering IT technical projects (application development, Software as a Service and infrastructure) and a good understanding of IT service delivery essential
• Background in Financial Services industry desirable
• Proven experience delivering projects utilising internal, external, 3rd party and outsourced resources across a multi-sourced supply chain essential
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent emotional intelligence, influencing and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment for results and the ability to set priorities and manage multiple initiatives
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities whilst multitasking effectively
• Solid work ethic with attention to detail
• Experience of managing the successful delivery of a data migration project
  
  Competitive salary of £60K - £65K per annum dependant on experience
• 30 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Car allowance
• Private medical cover
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Sharesave scheme
• Gym passes at a reduced rate for 3,000 gyms, leisure centres etc
• Local retail and high street brands discounts
Other things you need to know: The hours of work will be 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday with a minimum of 3 days in the office Equal Opportunities Santander Consumer Finance are an equal opportunities employer. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people. By reflecting and celebrating diversity in our workforce, we've created an inclusive culture, which adds real value to our business. When we talk about diversity, we're not just paying lip service. It's too important. Everyone here is selected, promoted, and treated on their aptitude and skills to do the job, irrespective of their gender, age, disability, race, religion & belief, or sexual orientation. It's a culture where everyone counts, in which the diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger and helps us retain talented people and develop them to their full potential.