Project Manager – Software Engineering

Project Manager – Software Engineering

Location: Hybrid (London office / remote)

Responsible to: Head of Engineering

Job purpose:

The individual will play a key role in the overall success of Becrypt. As a Project Manager you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing development projects from inception to delivery, and run product-level teams as a Scrum Lead. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, architects and quality assurance engineers, to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation, in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams to ensure clear communication, collaboration, and adherence to project goals.
• Risk Management: Identify and proactively manage project risks and issues, taking corrective actions as necessary to keep projects on track.
• Budget Management: Track project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Time sheet Management: Systematic recording, tracking and reporting on hours worked by employees and contractors on various tasks and projects.
• Customer Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication with customers, providing regular project updates and addressing their concerns.
• Documentation: Create and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and change requests.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and manage expectations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to optimise project management methodologies.

Skills/Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the software engineering domain, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to continuous professional self-development
• Positive, can-do attitude.

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• PRINCE 2 qualification

Package & discretionary benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus an additional 2 days after 2 years’ service
• 5 days additional holiday purchase available
• Private medical insurance
• Heath cashback plan with Healthshield
• Pension scheme
• Life cover 4 x salary
• Season ticket loan
• Salary exchange benefits (ride2work, pension)
• Subsidised gym membership
• Employee referral scheme

Role will be subject to an employment screening process and will require security clearance up to DV level.