KPMG UK

Programme Manager – Microsoft Technology

KPMG UK

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

ERPJavaMagentoTFS

About the role

  • Plans and manages one or more projects assigned, keeping the customer and senior management informed about project progress
  • Compiles and agrees the project plan with the client
  • Compiles and agrees with the client any Statements of Work in line with contractual arrangements with the client
  • Monitors progress against project plan and budget, correcting and / or escalating abnormal situations when necessary
  • Maintains the Project Plan, in particular with forecast completion dates and impact analysis
  • Tracks actual costs vs plan (using Microsoft project and our internal Dynamics FO time recording system)
  • Maintains awareness of all ongoing non-trivial problems towards their solution
  • Ensures that project objectives are met
  • Monitors and controls all individuals allocated to the project ensuring that all project activities are carried out in accordance with the appropriate standards
  • Manages any third parties that may be involved as sub-contractors within the project
  • Ensures Risks and Issues are being correctly assessed and reported
  • Participates in client reporting sessions
  • Plans and monitors any validation activities with the customer to ensure that all requirements are met
  • Plans and monitors any internal verification activities
  • Plans and monitors release and implementation activities
  • Works closely with the Solution Architect on an ongoing basis
  • Addresses all project customer satisfaction issues
  • Participates in resource management, utilisation and capacity planning processes
  • Minimises non-billable resource utilisation on projects

Requirements

  • Established Programme or Senior Project Manager with proven track record of delivery of software implementation projects
  • Full lifecycle implementation experience
  • Proven track record of delivery of multiple simultaneous projects
  • Experience managing third party sub-contractors, ideally including independent software vendors (ISV’s)
  • Experience in managing teams and delivering multiple concurrent streams of work
  • Very strong Microsoft Office skills particularly with Microsoft Project, Excel and SharePoint
  • Prince 2 Practitioner / certified APM professional preferred
  • Experienced in Agile project management, ideally with direct experience and knowledge of tools including Jira, VSTS, TFS, and of methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
  • Ideally experience and specialism in ERP and / or CRM implementation projects, preferably utilising the Microsoft stack
  • Ideally experienced in delivery of eCommerce projects, preferably utilising Magento and / or .Net or Java-based basket platforms
  • Experience of delivery on online solutions such as eCommerce and / or customer portals with complex integration to line of business systems and payment gateways preferable
  • Excellent time management skills with demonstrable experience of working under pressure to tight deadlines and managing a high workload with conflicting priorities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and manage a range of relationships in a complex environment
  • Experienced in mentoring junior staff and supporting their professional development
  • Strong communication skills (verbal, written and listening): an ability to present information concisely, to communicate in a manner applicable to all levels
  • Able to produce high quality and professional presentations
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure documents are consistent in language, terminology and style
  • Flexible approach to work with a focus on delivery to deadlines and high standards
  • Ability to handle highly confidential information with tact and discretion
  • Ability to quickly obtain a broad knowledge of KPMG Microsoft Business Solutions, including governance structures and operating procedures, and offers advice on possible changes and improvements
Benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentoring for junior staff
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementsoftware implementationfull lifecycle implementationAgile project managementERP implementationCRM implementationeCommerce project deliveryintegration solutionstime managementattention to detail
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsmentoringinfluencingflexibilitytact and discretionability to work under pressurehigh workload managementrelationship managementpresentation skills
Certifications
Prince 2 PractitionerAPM certification