Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for career progression opportunities in a fast-growing, global tech company? Then a move to Cora Systems to become part of our vibrant Professional Services team could be just what you are looking for.
Cora Systems is an award-winning worldwide leader in providing enterprise project and portfolio management solutions to global organizations and government agencies. Our flagship product, Cora PPM, powers transformation by aligning strategy and project, portfolio and program execution effectively. It is proven to help our clients deliver key business benefits and ROI.
Role
Cora is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our successful professional services delivery team. This is an opportunity to work within a high-performing team, using your own initiative to deliver the highest standard of service to clients and colleagues.
You will be an excellent communicator and team player with a problem-solving aptitude, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and a commercially aware Project Manager who has managed software projects from initiation to closure.
Responsibilities
Manage all services and delivery for our clients, coordinating internal resources and third parties/contractors to execute and deliver all approved work.
Deliver all projects on time, within scope and within budget
Manage all projects within the Cora implementation framework
Develop project scopes and objectives with all relevant stakeholders, ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation, and manage the team
Develop detailed project plans to track progress
Apply appropriate controls to manage changes to scope, schedule and cost
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as required
Manage and foster relationships with clients and all stakeholders, including executive and board-level audiences
Perform risk management to proactively minimise project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties and vendors
Enthusiasm for applying AI to improve delivery
Qualifications & Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience delivering technology and transformation initiatives
Proven experience as a Project Manager in the IT sector
Hands-on experience implementing, configuring or administering an enterprise PPM (or comparable SaaS) platform
Hands-on experience delivering digital and organisational transformation initiatives
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager
Commercial awareness, including a track record of delivering within budget constraints and making pragmatic cost/scope trade-offs
Excellent client-facing, internal, written and verbal communication skills
Solid organisational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking
Direct experience with Cora PPM, or experience as a client/product owner of a PPM platform, is a significant advantage
PMP, PRINCE2 or an equivalent project or management qualification is desirable.
Ability and willingness to travel to and work at customer sites
English: Fluent
Ability and willingness to obtain UK security clearance (as some client engagements may require it)
Benefits
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary
We offer flexible working, life insurance, pension and health cover.
We have progressive learning and development policies and support employees in this area
We encourage team events, run wellness initiatives, and are committed to our local community and local charities
Opportunities to travel (when possible) are available for those interested in seeing more of the world while also working to deliver for our clients
This is a full-time, permanent role based in the UK. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
How to Apply
Via Easy Apply on LinkedIn or send your cv to mdurcan@corasystems.com