Project Manager

Title: Project Manager
Department: CMS Project Management
Location: Liverpool, UK
Reporting To: Head of Web Operations
Salary: 30k GBP
ABOUT SIMPLEVIEW:
Simpleview is a software development, data analytics and digital marketing firm that supports destination marketing organisations to reach their tourism marketing goals with first-in-class digital products and services. We believe our customers -- towns, cities, and nations across the globe -- have a role to play in creating great experiences for visitors, for the people who call them home and for businesses and workers who rely on travel to sustain their local economies.
Looking for a great place to work? Simpleview is a Living Wage Employer that is accredited by the Fair Employment Charter status for the Liverpool City Region & we are THE #1 player in our field, in part because our staff and solutions are smart, hard-working, and reliable. We work hard and have a great time doing it. Additionally, we are a Disability Confident Committed employer (Level 2 Status)
JOB SUMMARY:
The role of the Project Manager is to facilitate and manage the creation, development and ongoing support of our client’s websites and applications within the framework of contractually agreed projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Resource & Project Management
   
   • Coordinate the activities of the assigned resource to ensure optimum use of time and effort.
2. Client Management
   
   • Liaise with the client to ensure that the work done closely adheres to that documented within the proposal/quote.
   • Accurate and simplified communication with the client.
   • Offering recommendations and advice to clients on a day-to-day basis with respect to nurturing future business opportunities for the sales team. Passing new business opportunities onto other relevant teams.
3. Anticipating and pre-emptive
   
   • Keep Senior Project Manager informed about project progress and/or problems that need addressing.
   • Oversee the testing and implementation of a website going live to ensure that as far as possible it is free of errors. NB. This is more specifically covered in our testing procedure.
4. Judgement and evaluation
   
   • Make decisions as to whether a job is support or new work.
5. Chairing, managing and attending meetings
   
   • Instigate and chair pre-, mid and post-project meetings as required.
   • Attend weekly project planning meetings.
6. Completing/ Finishing
   
   • Ensure that site developments are completed on time, within or under budget and that the perceived quality of the work to be of the highest standard.
7. Quality control
   
   • Ensure that site modifications are affected efficiently according to the client’s needs and budget.
8. Design and Technical Awareness
   
   • The ability to which you understand the extent and limitations of design and the platform.

REQUIREMENTS:

• • Strong experience in managing small and large-scale projects.
  • Knowledge of Project Management processes.
  • Maintain and develop productive client relationships during the project process.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Management of projects, aligned with financial targets.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• • Self-motivated and able to work independently to meet deadlines
  • Communicate clearly and concisely both when speaking and writing to colleagues and customers.
  • Show the required flexibility and commitment to ensuring role requirements are fulfilled and appropriate deadlines are met. Reacts positively to change through working hours and adaptability to change tasks.
  • Endeavour to complete assigned tasks within the required time scales wherever possible – attention being paid to both the delivery time for the project and the quality. By being proactive employees should take a responsible attitude to making effective use of their time during the working day. Foster a proactive rather than reactive approach.
  • Are able to recognise problems and suggest valuable solutions. Able to act on own initiative in presenting the best resolution to problem-solving.
  • React constructively to others’ suggestions and requests. Present a positive can-do approach. Present a professional response to external and internal customers.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Salary up to £30k
• 24 Days Holiday + UK Bank Holidays (rising to 27 days after 3 years of service)
• Competitive Pension Programme
• Hybrid Working Model, office based preferred (3 days per week in the office)
• Talent Investment Programme (TIP)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A range of Health and Wellness activities throughout the year
• Fulfilling work at a company that makes an impact in hundreds of communities across the globe
• The ability to set a career trajectory and move along a growth path

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES