Transformation Project Manager

Transformation Project Manager, Digital, Prince 2, SDLC, ServiceNow.

Office based in Blackburn, flexi-hours, £65,000 - £85,000 base salary DOE + bonus.

We are offering a compelling opportunity for a skilled Transformation Project Manager to join our dynamic team, to play a key role in ongoing standardisation projects utilising software solutions and industry level project methodologies to manage our Portfolio. This standardisation is an enabler to support the continuous advancement of the project and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), whilst ensuring that digital risks and controls are managed and maintained.

The Project Manager will form a part of the digital project management office function responsible for delivering successful implementations assigned to them. You will work alongside business stakeholders, subject matter experts, digital counterparts and external partners. You will govern and manage programs/projects through their full lifecycle, as well as delivering both business requirements and project governance controls in line with standard and methodologies.The ideal candidate will be proficient in project management and have extensive experience on various project practices and softwares. You will have excellent communication skills and hold the ability to converse with stakeholders at all levels. If you're seeking a stimulating challenge, and the extensive exposure that comes with this role, this opportunity might be just what you're looking for!This is a permanent office based position; we offer flexibility on your preferred working pattern between 8am – 10am Monday-Friday.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with members of the program/project teams to gain their trust and be a credible partner in helping them through all stages of the projects.
• Manage the full project lifecycle using ServiceNow Strategic Planning Module.
• Lead all activities from initiation to delivery, utilising both waterfall and agile methodologies
• Project deliverables include Business Case preparation, Scope, goal and deliverable definition, cost/benefit assimilation, resource planning, rroject Planning, issue and decision management, stakeholder, and communication management plans.
• Project governance deliverables include monitoring of timelines and milestones, managing risk and issues, exception escalations, stakeholder management, steering group management, program/project reporting and generation of relevant artefacts to support digital risk and control requirements.  
• Strong focus in ensuring full participation from the user community and that associated quality and governance controls are undertaken.

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to timeCandidate Requirements5+ years Project Management experience across the full software development lifecycle.Prince 2 Practitioner Certification (waterfall / agile) or equivalentExperience of waterfall and agile project methodologies.Experience of Microsoft Project, ServiceNow SPM, SAP Solution ManagerAdvanced use of all Microsoft tools and packagesBenefits & RewardsPerformance Based Bonus SchemeEmployee Life AssuranceSmart Health – 24/7 online GP access, health checks and health and wellbeing supportEmployee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing Centre which offers emotional & practical support including free financial adviceLearning & Development – access to our Learning Hub, the most extensive online course library in the world to support you with every step of your careerFree Secure Car ParkingFlexi-TimePrayer and Ablution FacilitiesShower FacilitiesSit / Stand Desk Facilities