Program Manager

Program Manager in Bournemouth - Our Marketing client is seeking a Program Manager to effectively manage the envisioning, planning and delivery of client projects by adopting an Agile implementation of the Microsoft Solutions Framework - maintaining profitability, quality and value through customer collaboration leading to adjustment of project constraints (cost, schedule, scope). You will manage projects from scoping through to a successful delivery, guiding project solution architecture; deliver projects to scope, budget, and timescales using Agile IT project management processes; manage iteration of project timeboxes/sprints and associated adjustments of project schedule – in conjunction with company level capacity plan and resourcing; provide regular project status reports (internal and external); manage project risks, issues and change control; facilitate communication and negotiation within the team to achieve project and business level objectives; complete weekly resourcing/capacity processes; support new business activity from a project management perspective; and support the development of program management processes, tools and templates. You will have excellent communication skills; experience of project management, preferably using Agile methods for software or IT projects; excellent organisational and time management skills; people management and leadership skills; and be expert in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with, or qualifications in, the following methodologies would be desirable though are not specific requirements for the right candidate: Agile Project Management, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Prince2 Project Management and ISO9001 TickIT. You will already be based in or near Bournemouth, or will have a very strong reason for relocating, such as family in the area. Due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us within 3 days please assume that your application has not been successful. We may contact you in the future about other suitable positions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Fresh Recruits is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all work seekers and shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis on all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Fresh Recruits will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with the candidate’s merits, qualification and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.

Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £24000 per annum + £26k-£28k OTE DOE

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