Senior Project Manager

About Shaping Cloud

Shaping Cloud is a trailblazer technology company that believes in the power of purposeful technology to create positive change. Our core values – purposeful, inclusive, excellent – drive everything we do, making us leaders, not followers.  

At Shaping Cloud, diversity is celebrated, and inclusivity is a priority. We thrive on the unique perspectives that different backgrounds bring. We don’t just embrace diversity; we cultivate an environment where growth and development are paramount. Our commitment to excellence pushes us to deliver outstanding results for clients, partners, and our own team.  

Partnering with enterprise-scale customers across a variety of sectors, we craft solutions that address real-world challenges. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a brighter future.   

Choose to be part of Shaping Cloud and be at the forefront of purposeful innovation.

What will I be doing?

Joining as the Senior Project Manager, you will deliver projects with multiple workstreams specialising in cloud migrations with knowledge of on-premises and Azure cloud environments, Datawarehouse modernisation and Microsoft Modern Work offering.

Your role is pivotal in ensuring these projects reach successful outcomes, staying within scope, budget, and timeline.

Leaning into your expertise, we are seeking someone tenacious to continuously improving our project delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Take a lead in the end-to-end delivery of complex projects with multiple workstreams.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure alignment with project objectives and client requirements.
• Coordinate resources, including internal team members, external vendors, and subcontractors.
• Showcase your adeptness in managing stakeholders with finesse, building strong relationships and effectively communicating to ensure everyone's needs are understood and addressed.
• Keep stakeholders, both within and outside the organization, informed about project advancements, potential risks, and any challenges that arise. Anticipate concerns and take proactive measures to resolve them swiftly.
• Guide and inspire project team, creating a cooperative and dynamic atmosphere where excellence and collaboration thrives.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing complex technology projects, preferably in relation to cloud migrations or similar.
• Strong project management skills and commercial acumen, including experience with project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients, team members, and senior leadership, especially between non-technical and technical resources.
• Have a willingness to learn and share knowledge with others.
• Be happy to take initiative.
• Knows how to deal with ambiguity.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays. (On completion of two complete years’ service, holiday entitlement will increase by 1 day per year up to 28 days (pro rata for part time employees)
• 5 paid study days per year to use to upskill and further your career development.
• 2 charity days per year to support a community or a cause that matters to you.
• 1 celebration leave day per year to use for birthday, work anniversary or other religious or meaningful celebration
• Private health care for employees, with option to add dependents. Includes physical and mental health care plans with access to support services, and supports nontraditional family structures
• Life Insurance
• Pension scheme, with contributions made before tax and national insurance deductions.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave following 26 weeks continuous service.
• Eye care and seasonal flu vouchers
• Flexible working structure – Output based; home based with flexible working arrangements supported enabling family friendly options.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days
• Access to a shared managed workspace with complimentary refreshments.
• Personal and professional development framework – Each employee has time with our Talent Coach to tailor their development plan.
• Regular Company connect events, festivities, and participation in meaningful campaign initiatives.
• Welcome pack containing Shaping Cloud merchandise.