Position: Senior Project manager
Company: EPAM
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

A Senior Project Manager is required to join the Desktop Platform Technology organisation based in a time zone close to GMT +/- 3 hrs.

The role will report into a Programme Manager and drive the group focus on providing the best in class solutions to their market leading Desktop/Data/Content Intelligence Products. 

The Senior Technical Project Manager will define, scope and manage one or more projects of medium size/complexity and will work with senior project and other management to ensure technical and/or business objectives are achieved. These projects will be within Refinitiv’s Desktop Platform/Data Platform/Content Intelligence portfolio, bridging the gap between technology and business change to deliver on the wider business strategy. 

Typical projects may include the entire lifecycle from requirements through to deployment or specific parts of the lifecycle of a larger project. Typical project complexity/size will 6-12 months duration and involve up to 100 FTEs across one or more locations. 

The technology delivery teams are currently enhancing a range of powerful Applications that help customers understand the markets and make crucial decisions while helping them to connect to the world’s largest verified directory of financial professionals on a platform that acts as a catalyst for innovation in global financial services industry.  

 



RESPONSIBILITIES
•       Delivers scaled agile software product projects within the constraints of scope, time and cost to agreed levels of quality, within the organization’s project management framework.

•       Assists teams understanding agile processes and approaches

•       Defines, documents and manages smaller-scale projects with minimal supervision, working with multiple teams that may have differing priorities and working/cultural practices.

•       Actively participates in all phases / agile ceremonies of the project or specific phases of larger projects. Identifies, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project

•       Effectively manage project team conflicts, build collaborative partnerships with stakeholders, and commitment to make decisions

•       Estimates costs, timescales and resource requirements for the successful completion of each project to agreed scope and constraints.

•       Prepares and maintains project plans and tracks activities against the plan

•       Implement effective communication plan and operating rhythm, including provision of regular and accurate reports.

•       Monitors costs, timescales and resources used, and takes action where these deviate from agreed tolerances. Ensures that deliverables are implemented within these criteria.

•       Manages change control gaining agreement for revisions from project stakeholders.

•       Provides effective leadership to the project team ensuring members are motivated and developing their skills and experience. Identifies any problems with sponsorship