Project Manager

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing Cloud Project Management (CPM) team.

This role is ideal for a customer-focused project professional with experience delivering cloud and IT transformation projects within a consulting or professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects end-to-end using Agile methodologies.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, resource allocations, budgets, and delivery milestones.
• Manage project scope against Statements of Work (SOWs) and negotiate changes or discrepancies with clients.
• Drive project schedules and delivery plans whilst maintaining profitability and budget adherence.
• Produce project status reports, risk registers, sprint reviews, and governance documentation.
• Identify, manage, and escalate project risks and issues where appropriate.
• Facilitate backlog management, ticket prioritisation, estimation activities, and sprint planning.
• Utilise Jira and reporting tools to monitor delivery progress and team performance.
• Build strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and successful project delivery.
• Lead challenging client conversations and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Ensure project outcomes align with client business objectives rather than purely contractual deliverables.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and support to delivery teams to promote project success.
• Contribute to internal project management initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' project management experience within IT, cloud, or technology environments.
• Minimum 3 years in a client-facing Project Manager role.
• Experience working within a consulting or professional services organisation.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery frameworks and project governance.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and revenue tracking.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, application development, or data engineering projects.
• Experience working with AWS cloud technologies.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification (or willingness to obtain shortly after joining).
• Strong knowledge of Jira, Confluence, and related Agile delivery tools.
• Previous experience delivering projects within a customer-facing consultancy environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Driving successful business outcomes and ensuring exceptional customer experiences.
• Effectively managing risks, budgets, project teams, and delivery expectations.
• Contributing to the continued growth and maturity of the Cloud Project Management practice.