Position Description
In this newly created position, reporting into the Commercial Director, you will be tasked with working with managers and directors within the business, to support change and improvements in the way the organisation works and functions. The role is divided in to two main areas:
- As a Project Manager you will need to understand the business needs, capabilities and the range of available options providing a robust justification for any proposed solution. Along with being responsible for the initiation, planning and execution of any internal project assigned to you
- As a Business Analyst you will be communicating with key staff from departments across the business to understand their BI requirements.
Major areas of responsibility include:
- Agreeing project objectives with the business
- Documenting requirements and scope of projects
- Carrying out risk assessments
- Making sure that all the aims of the project are met
- Making sure the quality standards are met
- Works with developers and designers to define and document questions, liaise with business to get new requirements and explain feasibility
- Working with 3rd parties to ensure guidelines are maintained
- Overseeing the accounting, costing and billing
- Submits project status reports to stakeholders; reviews bugs; plans software releases; anticipates and reacts to change
- Works closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s)
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s)
Primary Objectives:
Beyond what the person in the position actually does, the primary goals and objectives of the position for its overall contribution to the organisation are listed below:
- Harness a working environment which encourages team work, energy and creativity. To achieve this, they should have excellent problem-solving skills along with good communication skills
- Build and maintain lasting working relationships with all key staff members
- Influence a company culture that emphasises and manages a balance between company efficiencies and productivity with customer service level requirements
Technical
- Essential
- Working knowledge of various Windows operating system and Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Excel - with some experience of Pivot tables, Vlookups, etc/li>
- Experience using call logging systems, ideally Jira
Desirable
- Experience of managing SQL and Oracle databases
- A working knowledge of SQL queries
- Some experience using databases such as MS Access
Person Specification
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate in a concise and coherent manner to all levels
- A self-starter who is able to positively engage others and complete the task
- Able to identify, plan, implement and execute business requirements using resource appropriately
- Proven experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
- Embraces change and can quickly adapt to the business needs
- Thrives and excels within a fast paced environment
- Has an IT function background
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