Testing Project Manager

Typical Accountabilities
- Deliver projects and programs within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Define and gain approval for detailed project plans covering activities, resources, costs, roles, responsibilities, and quality assurance.
- Follow project work plans and adjust them as needed to meet evolving requirements and circumstances.
- Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders to align project objectives with business needs.
- Communicate project impacts and changes effectively to ensure smooth integration within the organization.
- Assemble and lead project teams, assigning clear roles and fostering collaboration and teamwork among members and stakeholders.
- Apply the organization's methodology rigorously and ensure compliance with established project standards.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date project documentation stored appropriately for easy access and reference.
- Develop and implement project improvement plans with contributions from team members to enhance outcomes.
- Address quality and compliance risks promptly, escalating critical issues to the Lead Project Manager when necessary.
- Manage expectations of the Steering Group, ensuring alignment and proactive communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Skills
Essential: Business degree; Experience of managing projects/programmes or in a similar role; Well developed organisational and interpersonal skills; Experience of working with third party suppliers; Experience of working application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Desirable: Professional qualifications; Experience of working in a global organisation with complex/geographical context; Experience of managing ambiguity whilst navigating through it.

Key Relationship to Reach Solutions
Internal: Project Team; Business Managers / Steering Committee; Project Managers.
External: Third Party Suppliers.

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