Senior Technology Project Manager
Senior Technology Project Manager
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Job Description
Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player the global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills industry with presence in more than 200 countries worldwide If so this is the chance to apply now!
PeopleCert is seeking a dynamic Senior Technology Project Manager to lead and drive key technology projects. In this role you will be heavily involved in coordinating and completing interdisciplinary projects and programs working crossfunctionally with multiple internal (and external) teams.
As a Senior Technology Project Manager your tasks will include the following:
Strategic Technology Project and Program Management: Manage the lifecycle of complex technology projects and programs employing Waterfall and Agile methodologies to meet project objectives within scope on time and within budget.
Working closely with business stakeholders to define goals and requirements ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
Managing project communications and stakeholder engagement keeping all relevant parties informed of project progress through transparent and timely reporting.
Overseeing feasibility studies technical design assessments and define project development deliverables while monitoring testing activities and organizing project release steps.
Ensuring resource availability and allocation to support project goals.
Implementing detailed action plans to monitor and track progress providing visibility and enabling informed decisionmaking.
Performing thorough risk management applying mitigation strategies to minimize project risks.
Encouraging knowledge transfer and lessons learned activities within the PMO to drive best practices.
What we look for:
Educational Background in Informatics Technology Engineering or relevant field. A masters degree will be considered a plus.
Extensive experience in Project and Program Management particularly in technology initiatives.
Excellent command of the English language (C2 level certification desired LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL certificate would be a plus).
Project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE 2 PMP CAPM) is required. Familiarity with IT Governance & Service Management (e.g. ITIL) is desirable.
Proficiency in MS Project and MS Office toolset (Word Excel and PowerPoint). Familiarity with online project management tools (e.g. Wrike JIRA) will be considered a plus.
Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle is required.
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Wellorganized selfdriven flexible and able to manage multiple projects in a highvolume fastpaced and deadlinedriven environment.
Strong analytical thinking problemsolving and change management skills with the ability to focus on the bigger picture.
What we offer:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Work in an international dynamic and fun atmosphere
- Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCerts Portfolio per year for all employees
- Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
- Constant personal and professional development
If you want to become a member of our international dynamic and agile team that creates world leading software products then we should certainly like to hear from you!
About PeopleCert
PeopleCert is a global leader in assessment and certification of professional skills partnering with multinational organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its stateoftheart assessment technology PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.
Quality Innovation Passion Integrity are the core values which guide everything we do.
Our offices in UK Greece and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity where everyone is different yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.
Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)
Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.
If working on the SELT service in the UK background checks will include:
- A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality identity and place of residence)
- HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Check (CTC)
- Financial background check
- Employment reference check.
- If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.
In addition if personnel are required to speak to SELT candidates they must be appropriately skilled in English language and where SELT services are provided anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) the official language of the relevant country.
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
