At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting software projects from start to finish, ensuring successful delivery and team collaboration.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health insurance, generous leave, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and professional development await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing complex projects in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in project management, with strong skills in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and driven Software Project Manager to join our Programme Management Office (PMO). Reporting to the Director of Product & Programmes, you will take ownership of complex, cross-functional software projects from initiation through to successful delivery.
You will bring structure, pace, and clarity to ambitious projects, holding teams accountable while maintaining a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Project Delivery
- Lead end-to-end delivery of software projects, from scoping and kick-off through to effective handover and benefits realisation.
- Define project charters and plans covering scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and communication strategy.
- Track and report on milestones, deliverables, risks, issues, and change requests, escalating proactively where needed.
- Facilitate Project Definition Workshops, steering groups, and regular project reviews.
- Ensure all project documentation is complete, current, and stored in line with PMO standards.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project communications, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged at every stage.
- Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams through matrix management, creating clarity around roles, priorities, and expectations.
- Partner with Product Managers, Product Owners, and Commercial teams to align project delivery with business goals.
- Manage project budgets and controls, identifying variances early and recommending corrective actions.
- Produce high-quality dashboards, status reports, and executive presentations that drive informed decision-making.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Support portfolio-level visibility across multiple parallel projects, providing the Head of Programme Management with timely and accurate insight.
5+ years of project management experience in a software or technology-led environment.
A degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Proven ability to operate effectively within complex programme management environments, building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure alignment, satisfaction, and delivery of strategic objectives.
Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and to scope in fast-paced organisations.
Fluency across both Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and Waterfall delivery methodologies, with the judgement to apply the right approach.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and present at C-Suite level.
Strong commercial acumen, comfortable owning project budgets and making data-driven decisions under pressure.
PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, or equivalent project management certification.
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or similar Agile qualification.
Experience delivering consumer electronics projects spanning software and hardware.
Competitive salary
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Family Private Medical Insurance (Medical History Disregarded) and Medicash Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Assurance
- Company Pension
- 25 Days Annual Leave, Plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday Leave
Remote Software Project Manager in Caerphilly employer: Nextbase
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, where as a Remote Software Project Manager, you will lead complex projects in a supportive environment. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and generous leave policies, ensuring a work-life balance that fosters both personal and professional development. Our culture encourages continuous improvement and teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
