Stopford is a team of digital and software enthusiasts who are passionate about what they do and how they do it. Delivering quality software applications to our customers primarily in the public sector but occasionally in private and charity sectors. We’re seeking an experienced individual who can effectively manage and deliver multiple concurrent projects.
The ideal Project Manager will have fulfilled a similar role in an ICT / Software Development environment, have excellent communication and organisational skills. As the main point of contact, you will be able to prioritise clients and projects without dropping levels of high customer service.

Main Responsibilities:

• Single point of contact on projects
• Creating project schedules and plans and ensuring these are kept updated with any changes to deadlines
• Updating clients to organise meetings, handle issues, collect project information and documentation
• Review and analyse client requirements and
• Liaising with the development team
• Creation of work packages and allocation of resources
• Organising user acceptance testing and client sign off
• Liaising with the sales manager on client requests and new projects
• Overseeing jobs to ensure they are on track, on time and on budget
• Raising issues with the team as they happen, and proactively ensuring they are dealt with in a timely manner
• Compiling project minutes of meetings

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in relevant field or qualified by experience
• Experience in commercial project co-ordination
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Experience of collaborative working systems such as Trello
• Knowledge of Jira issue tracking system is desirable
• Project Management Certifications (such as Prince2)

This job description is not exhaustive, and you will, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature that fall within your capabilities as directed by management.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chester, CH3 5AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 2 years (required)
• Jira: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• PRINCE2 Certification (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chester, CH3 5A

• Single point of contact on projects
• Creating project schedules and plans and ensuring these are kept updated with any changes to deadlines
• Updating clients to organise meetings, handle issues, collect project information and documentation
• Review and analyse client requirements and
• Liaising with the development team
• Creation of work packages and allocation of resources
• Organising user acceptance testing and client sign off
• Liaising with the sales manager on client requests and new projects
• Overseeing jobs to ensure they are on track, on time and on budget
• Raising issues with the team as they happen, and proactively ensuring they are dealt with in a timely manner
• Compiling project minutes of meeting