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Senior Software Project Manager, Castle Donington
Client:
FORTNA Location:
Castle Donington, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
07d86096669d Job Views:
53 Posted:
24.01.2025 Expiry Date:
10.03.2025 Job Description:
FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary focus of this position will be to closely collaborate with all the stakeholders of project development – Project Management, Solution Architects, development teams, QA, documentation in order to meet the specified requirements of a given software project. This role is responsible to ensure the project releases adhere to agreed schedule, scope and budget. This position will manage the development and deployment of new warehouse and distribution center automation solutions throughout the project lifecycle. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Apply engineering concepts in accordance with Fortna’s engineering objectives to drive the development and deployment of creative, effective and timely software solutions within the triple constraints of schedule, scope & budget. Preparing, publishing, distributing and maintaining detailed project schedules via the Work Breakdown Structure. Liaising with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Setting and continually managing project expectations with sprint teams and other stakeholders. Interfacing with multiple groups within a lifecycle which include: internal sprint teams, external stakeholders and end users. Identifying managing and controlling the change control process both with internal and external stakeholders. Assuming responsibilities for risk management and risk mitigation. Tracking project costs and preparing associated forecasts. Ensuring that project releases are completed to design specifications and as per the “Definition of Done.” Managing issues as they arise; creating and tracking punch lists as necessary. Traveling to project sites as necessary to facilitate successful project implementation. Creating and managing project records; archiving proper files for retention through Fortna’s Data Management System. Attending internal and external project meetings. Conducting project post-mortems and prepare recommendations report identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements. Participate and help drive continuous process improvements and adoption to ensure delivery of extremely high-quality software projects. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field. 4 - 7 years of technical experience with project management. Cross functional team management experience. Strong understanding of software principles and methodologies. Ability to employ persuasion/negotiation skills with discretion and consideration. Project costing and forecasting experience. Risk management and risk mitigation experience. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Highly motivated, directed and a team player. Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills. PMP certification. Ability to travel nationally and internationally in the range of 10-40% of the time. Ability to perform essential functions of the job. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Industrial automation, software, and/or material handling experience. Business degree is preferred, but not required. WORKING CONDITIONS:
When duties are performed in a typical office environment, extended periods of sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen will be required. Also required is the ability to talk and hear, in person and by telephone; use of hands to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; and ability to reach with hands and arms. Associates are frequently required to walk and stand. The noise level in this work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This position description should not be considered all-inclusive.
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Client:
FORTNA Location:
Castle Donington, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
07d86096669d Job Views:
53 Posted:
24.01.2025 Expiry Date:
10.03.2025 Job Description:
FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary focus of this position will be to closely collaborate with all the stakeholders of project development – Project Management, Solution Architects, development teams, QA, documentation in order to meet the specified requirements of a given software project. This role is responsible to ensure the project releases adhere to agreed schedule, scope and budget. This position will manage the development and deployment of new warehouse and distribution center automation solutions throughout the project lifecycle. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Apply engineering concepts in accordance with Fortna’s engineering objectives to drive the development and deployment of creative, effective and timely software solutions within the triple constraints of schedule, scope & budget. Preparing, publishing, distributing and maintaining detailed project schedules via the Work Breakdown Structure. Liaising with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Setting and continually managing project expectations with sprint teams and other stakeholders. Interfacing with multiple groups within a lifecycle which include: internal sprint teams, external stakeholders and end users. Identifying managing and controlling the change control process both with internal and external stakeholders. Assuming responsibilities for risk management and risk mitigation. Tracking project costs and preparing associated forecasts. Ensuring that project releases are completed to design specifications and as per the “Definition of Done.” Managing issues as they arise; creating and tracking punch lists as necessary. Traveling to project sites as necessary to facilitate successful project implementation. Creating and managing project records; archiving proper files for retention through Fortna’s Data Management System. Attending internal and external project meetings. Conducting project post-mortems and prepare recommendations report identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements. Participate and help drive continuous process improvements and adoption to ensure delivery of extremely high-quality software projects. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field. 4 - 7 years of technical experience with project management. Cross functional team management experience. Strong understanding of software principles and methodologies. Ability to employ persuasion/negotiation skills with discretion and consideration. Project costing and forecasting experience. Risk management and risk mitigation experience. Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Highly motivated, directed and a team player. Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills. PMP certification. Ability to travel nationally and internationally in the range of 10-40% of the time. Ability to perform essential functions of the job. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Industrial automation, software, and/or material handling experience. Business degree is preferred, but not required. WORKING CONDITIONS:
When duties are performed in a typical office environment, extended periods of sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen will be required. Also required is the ability to talk and hear, in person and by telephone; use of hands to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; and ability to reach with hands and arms. Associates are frequently required to walk and stand. The noise level in this work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. This position description should not be considered all-inclusive.
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