
Fully-remote
Core hours 11–3
Job Description
Simitive, the market leader in Cloud software for Universities is recruiting a Junior Project Manager to join the growing Services team. Reporting to the Head of Services, the role of a Simitive Junior Project Manager is to plan, coordinate and ensure successful implementations of our software systems to clients around the world. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all Simitive implementation projects are delivered on time and within budget whilst ensuring client satisfaction is maintained at a high level.
We have an opportunity for the right person to join the Simitive Project Management Team. You will have a keen interest in innovative ways to make organisations and people work better and want to give clients the best possible experience. Simitive Project Managers are known for their professionalism, in depth industry knowledge and firm but friendly approach not just delivering projects but helping clients in achieving the cultural change that Simitive solutions effect.
Project Manager Responsibilities:
Act as the main point of contact to the client, on behalf of the development team and all other Simitive departments associated with the project.
Coordinate resources to effectively ensure successful execution of the project plan to ensure that the project is delivered on time, to budget and meets the committed specification.
Create and maintain project documentation, such as project plans, to the Simitive standard, and to meet client requirements.
Manage multiple projects, simultaneously.
Key Behavioural Characteristics:
Communicates in a professional, concise manner, both verbally and in writing, with both technical and non-technical staff to develop strong working relationships throughout the project.
Has knowledge of the principles and methods of project management and practical experience of their employment.
Able to engage client staff and successfully transfer knowledge in training.
Skilled in the creation of documentation that is clear and user-friendly.
Able to monitor and report on project progress, highlighting the remaining project time and pro-actively escalating issues where necessary.
Able to make appropriately thought through recommendations for software configuration and design improvements to enable clients to maximise the benefits of their investments.
Has the capability to work independently and as a member of a team with minimal supervision.
Can engage client staff in delivering necessary decisions and outputs to ensure that project timelines are maintained.
Able to facilitate the client to complete user acceptance testing and advise on the feedback received.
A collaborative approach, learning from other members of the team and contributing to the constant improvement of Simitive project delivery.
Ability to cope with the occasional long day for more distant clients (UK).
Company benefits
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Working at Simitive
Company employees
50
Gender diversity (male:female)
44:56
Office locations
Bristol
Hiring Countries
United Kingdom

What employees are saying
"The culture is a massive part of the business. It's a very accepting company that allows for a great home and work life balance."
Anonymous Simitive Employee