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Technical Project Manager

  • Location: City of London
  • Salary: £80000 - £90000 per annum per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 22 days ago

  • Sector: Change & Transformation
  • Contact: Nathan Cumine
  • Contact Email: nathanc@cedarrecruitment.com
  • Start Date: 16/11/2023
  • Expiry Date: 16 December 2023
  • Job Ref: JO0000013652_1700134453

Job Opportunity: Technical Project Manager at Leading Sports Technology Company

Are you ready to join the dynamic world of sports technology with our client, one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry?

Our client is at the epicenter of the global network that connects sports, brands, and fans through official live data. Their mission is clear - to champion a sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits everyone involved.

Position: Technical Project Manager

Location: London

About Us: Our client is seeking enthusiastic and ambitious individuals to join their talented team. As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in their global presence, contributing to the future of sports entertainment.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage technical projects and programs from inception to final delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Define and manage project requirements, including design specifications, user stories, and cross-stream visibility.
  • Identify and manage project dependencies at a cross-functional level.
  • Challenge and refine scope and prioritization based on experience and domain knowledge.
  • Coordinate requirements gathering, establish timelines, and manage customer/stakeholder expectations.
  • Create clear and impactful reporting and project tracking using tools like Jira software, Jira Work Management, and Confluence.
  • Flag and effectively manage challenges/issues, facilitating project meetings and governance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders from various business divisions in a highly collaborative and agile organization.
  • Implement project success measures and ensure regular health checks throughout and post-project closure.

Requirements:

  • Previous project management experience, specifically on software projects.
  • Product knowledge of the Sports Technology Industry
  • Full understanding of the technology/software development lifecycle.
  • Knowledge of Jira and Jira Work Management.
  • Experience with 3rd party technology/software providers and migration projects.
  • Ability to manage virtual teams and work across global time zones.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Assistance in writing user journey stories/scenarios.
  • Project management qualification (AgilePM/SAFe/Prince 2).
  • Experience with IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, LEAN, AGILE).
  • AWS fundamentals (AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner).

How We Work: Our client embraces a forward-thinking 'Ways of Working' framework, allowing flexibility, remote work, and working holidays. Their organizational culture encourages collaboration, innovation, and celebration.

Salary: This role is offering a base salary of up to £90,000