Project Manager

Job Description

Location of role: This is a client facing role which will require regular travel to client sites across the UK when normal travel resumes.

At Comma we know that our people are our biggest asset, therefore we are committed to hiring individuals who can embrace and embody our relaxed, family feel culture. We are conscious of creating a diverse and inclusive team, and want to hire people into Comma who we can empower and progress. We are aware that you may not meet every single requirement on the advert, but we would encourage you to apply or reach out to one of the team as a lot of us did not begin our careers’ at Comma as experts.

Who we are:

Comma are a specialist Master Data Management and Information Management consultancy. Comma believes in being fully immersed in every organisation that we undertake a programme of work with, imparting knowledge at the same rate we absorb it – reciprocal learning is at the core of what we do. We are serious about providing a delivery service that puts the client first and ensures their data and content works for them in perfect harmony.

Comma services enterprise clients in Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution and other sectors throughout UK, Ireland and Northern Europe. Clients include McDonalds, Whitbread, SKY, John Lewis, B&Q, Diageo and many more.

The focus of your role:

As a Project Manager working for Comma Group, you will deal directly with the client throughout the engagement. Your main objective will be to lead a team throughout the lifecycle of the project/engagement in implementing Master Data Management and Product Information Management systems and solutions, and other data-related projects, following Comma’s own delivery model and approach.

What we'd like you to bring:

End to end master data management project experience as a Project Manager would be a strong advantage, but not essential

Prince 2 qualified or working towards, with relevant project experience

Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical/business audiences

Be able to create and maintain relevant project documentation required by the Client and Comma

Understanding of both the technical and non-technical requirements associated with Implementing MDM/PIM systems and solutions

Be able to manage a team and deliver to challenging timelines

Manage internal and external stakeholders across numerous projects

Assist with the planning of projects, ensuring that all aspects are in place to support successful delivery

Ability to think on your feet, identifying and resolving problems affecting delivery

Experience in motivating team members

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications:

Certifications – Prince 2, ITIL, Informatica or other relevant qualification or certification (beneficial, not essential)

Driving licence/mode of transportation

If you would like to reach out informally for a conversation please feel free to reach out to Naomi Cruden (People and Projects Executive) or Paul Thomas (Senior Programme Manager) on LinkedIn.

If you have some but not all skills required for this role, don’t worry, we can offer training where needed and can give you the complete skillset.

What we will offer you:

Competitive salary

30-days annual leave (not incl. bank holidays)

Benefits

Distributed team with an accommodating environment

No tie culture

Monthly Comma social events (currently subject to UK Covid restrictions)

Company Away Days

Accelerated career progression

Extensive support network

**All applicants must already be legally eligible to work in the United Kingdom**