Senior Project Manager - Applications & Software

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available, working as a Senior Project Manager - Applications & Software for a Public Sector organisation.

This is a permanent opportunity, working Hybrid based out of their offices in Didcot, 3 days in the office with 2 WFH, this will be reviewed after 6 months with potential for office days to be reduced.

My client is seeking an Experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the new Software Development Team. This is a hybrid role focussed on spearheading the build and implementation of innovative solutions to transform resident services and optimise operations. Working on modernising systems and new elements, applications, and modules, with future projects looking into Cloud technology.

This is a great opportunity to help push forward the technology focus within the organisation and build a strong team around you.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage the Software Development team.
• Bridge communication between developers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage software projects from inception to completion.
• Create project plans and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and agility.
• Guide the transition to advanced IT systems and modernisation.

Essential skills and experience

• Strong experience within IT and Technology focussed Project Management.
• Proven leadership managing a team.
• IT Project Management experience with an Application & Software focus.
• Agile / Scrum / Prince2 experience.
• Expertise with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Collaborative mentality focused on solutions.
• Strong collaborative experience working with multiple internal departments and stakeholders.
• Budget management skills.

Desirable skills and experience

• Working within Housing Associations and the software/platforms involved.
• Understanding of SQL, including querying databases.

This is an opportunity to impact and shape the client's technological future. If you have the required experience leading development teams and delivering complex implementations, please feel free to apply.

A permanent opportunity paying up to £62,500 per annum, with good company benefits, hybrid working, based out of Didcot near Oxford, working 3 days per week in the office, which can be reviewed after 6 months.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.