Job Summary
Software Project Manager
* Location: Cork, Ireland
* Sector: Project Manager
* Job Type: Contract
Our client is seeking a Software Project Manager for a challenging role within a large team. The successful candidate will be engaged in delivering critical solutions to an eCommerce client.
Responsibilities:
* Work closely with Senior management and peers, Architects, and Project Leads to understand client priorities and business requirements.
* Monitor and deliver the project within the defined scope, budget, and time-scale.
* Develop detailed project schedules and communicate these to the client.
* Manage day-to-day client interaction and close collaboration.
* Set and manage client expectations.
* Appraise the work/deliverables of team members; identify and provide for developmental needs of the team; and take corrective action when necessary.
* Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
* Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
* Build a knowledge base of each client's business, organization, and objectives.
* Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.
* Adhere to and promote internal information security policies and procedures.
Desired Candidate Skills & Experience:
* 5+ years demonstrable & successful experience in a project lead or project management position, preferably in a commercial software development organization or in a similar exacting technical environment.
* Experience of Agile development methodologies, particularly 'Scrum'.
* Detailed familiarity with the Software development lifecycle.
* Possesses good understanding in the areas of application programming, database, and system design.
* Proficient in Angular and jQuery.
This is a long-term contract opportunity requiring strong leadership and communication skills.