Job Description
Infopro Digital group is recruiting for a Programme Delivery Manager on a permanent basis to join it’s Barbour ABI brand. Barbour ABI is the UK’s leading provider of intelligence and lead generation services that help clients to generate new business opportunities from the construction sector.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
With more than 80 years of experience and 100+ colleagues based at Cheshire Oaks within our research, sales, client management and marketing teams, the quality of our data collection processes and existing knowledge in researching and tracking construction projects is second to none – we publish the UK Government’s National Infrastructure & Construction Pipeline and provide the Office for National Statistics with critical data to produce its Construction New Orders estimates.
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Programme Delivery Manager will have oversight of new product development projects across Barbour ABI from concept to launch, working closely with the Project Manager and project teams to ensure on-time delivery and benefits realisation. They will also support the product development function by gathering product requirements and prioritising product backlogs. You will have 1 Project Manager reporting to you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ownership of programme management for product development projects across Barbour ABI according to strategic objectives of the organisation.
- Oversight of projects through from concept to launch, ensuring on-time delivery.
- Ensure required project documentation e.g. project plans, timelines, risk registers are maintained by the project teams.
- Work closely with project teams to understand status, issues, and risks, escalating to the Operations Director where appropriate.
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders and the wider business to maintain visibility of the product development roadmap and manage expectations.
- Establish reporting mechanisms to meet the needs of different stakeholders.
- Build productive working relationships with team members, senior management, and project teams to ensure priorities are understood by all impacted parties, in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Collaborate with other Infopro project and product teams.
- Manage customer insight in collaboration with marketing and client services teams to ensure client requirements are met.
- Support product development function by gathering product requirements, prioritising product backlogs and writing user stories.
- Regularly review project management methodology and processes for delivering and monitoring programmes/projects for continued business success.
- Member of the wider Barbour ABI Management team.
Requirements
· 3-5+ years project management experience within a B2B or software environment
· Demonstratable product owner experience within a software environment
· Project management qualification (such as Prince2 or APM)
· Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results
· Exceptional organisational and planning skills
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Strong leadership skills, including the ability to negotiate with and influence others
· Strong communication skills, including verbal, written and presenting to a group
· Proven ability to make things happen in an environment of ambiguity and complexity
· Proven ability to evaluate issues and problem solve
· Proven ability to manage priorities, work well under pressure and work to deadlines
· Proven ability to understand customers and their needs, translating into product requirements
· An interest in emerging technologies
· Knowledge of project management and product management tools e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Slack
- IT knowledge– (Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Self-motivated professional with a high level of enthusiasm and desire for success with a proactive style of work and positive can-do attitude
- A desire for your own continued professional development
Benefits
· 25 days leave rising to 27 after 2 years, then to 30 days with increased service.
· Hybrid working – 2 days at home / 3 days in the office (home working is optional)
· Option to finish at 3pm on a Friday
· Additional day off for your birthday
· Long Service Awards
· Life assurance
· Group personal pension plan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Employee retail discount scheme
· Eye-care vouchers
· Discounted gym membership
· Bike to work
· Free parking
· Additional holiday purchase scheme
· Volunteering days
· Ongoing development and support
· Working hours – 8.30am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
· Friendly and relaxed office environment
· Regular business and department social events
Learn more about us
Infopro Digital is a B2B group specialising in information and technology. With a presence in 18 countries, the group has 4,000 employees of 55 nationalities.
Infopro Digital connects professional communities.
Our brands are leaders in the five key economic sectors: construction and public sector, automotive, industry, risk & insurance, and retail.
With our solutions, decision makers make informed decisions and companies develop their business and performance in a sustainable way.
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