Project Manager

at  Infinite Lambda

ABOUT INFINITE LAMBDA

Infinite Lambda is Europe’s fastest-growing data and cloud engineering consultancy. We help leading companies become data-first with agile, cloud-based solutions and cutting-edge technology practices.
We are a London-based company with teams in France, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Italy and Vietnam. Join our team of data, analytics, DevOps, data science and machine learning experts.
Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 to 5 years experience as a project manager of technology projects, or proven experience leading and managing projects from start to finish. This includes extensive practical experience in agile methodologies and continuous improvement;
• 2 to 3 years experience as a consultant or delivering bespoke projects for external clients
• Excellent team-building skills
• Excellent proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Jira, Asana, Trello, etc);
• Proven experience in breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks, creating work breakdown structures;
• Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously;
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to to adapt to changing priorities;
• A good understanding of technical engineering and development (preferably in data or software) and DevOps;
• Familiarity and practical experience with modern methodologies, tools and techniques; ability to choose the most suitable ones and scale them appropriately; willingness to take new directions when the pathway looks promising;
• Demonstrated ability to see and orchestrate the big picture as well as to manage the details.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS

• Working knowledge of SQL and data warehousing concepts;
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, Looker)
• Proven experience leading data warehousing and analytics projects;

SOFT SKILLS

• Servant leadership mindset with the ability to manage, motivate, inspire and support others;
• Outstanding communication skills;
• A considerate, curious, positive, naturally collaborative and supportive approach to people;
• Proactivity regarding risk, issues and planning;
• Ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences;
• Natural problem-solving attitude, facilitation skills, and creative thinking;
• Proficiency in English.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Project Manager at Infinite Lambda, you will be responsible for delivering projects for clients working with teams of engineers from both IL and the client. You will be in charge of the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring and closure. You will work closely with engineers and business stakeholders, to ensure projects deliver value and meet business objectives You will be the face of Infinite Lambda and support an Account Manager to build an ongoing relationship with the client and identify future project opportunities.
In delivering the projects you may need to follow either Waterfall or Agile methodologies (or a combination of both), create and maintain appropriate project documentation (such as RAID Logs, RACI matrix, Gantt charts etc) and lead ceremonies (such as Standups, Retrospectives, client presentations etc)
You will need to understand the project’s commercial structure and be able to protect the project against scope creep and other delays and issues, escalating as appropriate and providing alternative solutions to recover projects as required.
You will be a leader on the project, along with a Technical Lead, and must maintain a safe and congenial working environment for your team, where happiness and professional growth are the norm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will work with professionals from engineering, technology, and business to deliver projects using agile methodologies, earning their trust and getting 360-degree feedback on feasibility and plans;
• You will inspire your team through your servant leadership style, helping the project team and client to become ever more flexible and responsive;
• You will develop and maintain clear project scopes, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• You will proactively identify risks and remove roadblocks, helping the team to find the pathway to excellence that earns the admiration and respect of your clients;
• You will track project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders regularly through reports and presentations;
• You will report to the Delivery Excellence group, ensuring two-way communication is always in place.
• You will conduct project reviews and identify areas for improvement;
• You will own the delivery schedule and establish governance processes that help your team stay on track;
• You are a natural entrepreneur, which drives you to see opportunities that empower your clients’ business strategies through data and bring in more business through close interaction with Account Managers;
• You will have your fingers on the pulse of the myriad activities under your control, switching context fluidly from one project to the next to help your teams be autonomous and empowered.