Project Management Team Lead

Job Title:             Project Management Team Lead  

Location:             Cardiff, Hybrid          

Contract type:    Permanent

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About the role

Our project management lead will be responsible for leading our team of 6 project managers within our Cloud, Cyber and IT business unit for 50% of their time.  They will be responsible for 1-2-1s, utilisation and portfolio reporting.as well as monthly team meetings and project escalations.

For the other 50% of their time they will act as a Senior Project Manager responsible for delivering exceptional IT Project and Programme Management to our large customer portfolio nationally. The work will  include but not limited to network installation & transformation projects and Azure/on-premise infrastructure projects.

Outstanding communication, customer / stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills are critical for this role. 

It’s key that our project management lead can demonstrable track record of delivering a range (including large and complex projects) to time, quality, and budget.  They  must have experience and be comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels..

Working in a busy and flexible working environment, we ensure quality is at the heart of our projects, which range across all our group implementations using cutting edge technology.

We require our project management lead  to have worked in an IT environment, with sound IT infrastructure/cloud and  networking knowledge.

What you'll do

• Manage a team of 6 people
• Monthly reporting, team meetings and 1-2-1s
• The managing and planning of current and new technology projects into client environments, delivered through our consultants and engineers.
• Owning and managing issues and risk logs as part of the project process
• Planning the most efficient use of ARO IT’s resources
• Effectively communicate with all levels of internal and customer stakeholders 
• Managing the costs and profitability of projects

Essential: 

• PRINCE 2 Practitioner Qualification
• Proven experience of delivering and leading complex and diverse IT projects and programmes to paying customers to time, cost and quality
• Strong forecasting skills.
• Strong understanding of the role of governance and ability to tailor to suit the requirements of the project / customer
• Excellent communication skills
• Delivery of projects in excess of £500,000k
• Demonstrable experience of working within a commercial and project environment - and comfortable working with individuals of all levels
• Demonstrable experience of working in a fast-paced environment, running multiple concurrent projects with tight timelines

Desirable: 

• ITIL Foundation 

• Agile Methodology Experience 

Who are we?

ARO has 25 years’ experience in Collaboration, Connectivity, Cloud and Infrastructure and Cyber Security services both in the UK and Internationally and has a nationwide presence with offices across the UK.

As one of the UK’s leading independent IT and communication experts our mission is to deliver a seamless technology experience to all end users. To make that vision a reality, we need bright, tenacious and inspiring talent to help drive our performance, growth and achieve this mission.

To make us successful we focus on strong communication, a culture based on fun, trust and collaboration. We have created a modern workplace environment, which is full of engaged, energetic, positive and curious people whose productivity, resilience and wellbeing allow them to thrive.

In 2021 we were awarded the People Insight’s Outstanding Workplace Award, which celebrates organisations building positive workplace cultures and acting on employee feedback to spark positive change.

Why Work for ARO?

At ARO we are committed to creating an excellent employee experience. Our employees, culture and additional benefits all make ARO a great place to work. Come join us!

We offer a wide range of benefits and incentives to our employees including:

• ‘Design Your Life’ training and development programme
• Flexible working
• Company Pension Scheme and matching contributions
• Company Perks portal
• Private Medical insurance
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus holiday trading
• Your Birthday off, on us!
• Health Club and Wellbeing Scheme
• ARO Shares after 12 months employment
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Technical Training Academy and E-learning

If even 80% of this matches your experience and attributes, we would be delighted to hear from you.