Technical Project Manager

Company Description

Talan (part of the Talan Group) is an expert provider of professional services. Our vision and mission is to take positive action in a complex world for the future good of people and the environment and to enlighten and enable our clients’ transformation in an increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors, tackling social and environmental challenges, improving and simplify the way markets work, harnessing the power of digital transformation and ensuring data is protected and used ethically.

Established in 2002 as Gemserv Limited, Talan provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance. We also have extensive and award-winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and Great Place to Work accredited.

The nature of what we do means we are very much a people business. The contribution every member of the team makes to our diverse range of experience, skills and personalities is valued. We invest heavily in learning and development to enable our people to develop skills and gain experience which will enhance career prospects for life. Many who started their careers with us have rapidly progressed to more senior positions.

No two days are the same, but we believe in a flexible approach to working which we know our employees value.

Job Description

The Role
You will work on a variety of client projects across different sectors, either introducing new technologies and software from scratch or upgrading existing solutions. You will work with a team of experts who will support the solution, development, and management of technical solutions on behalf of Talan’s clients. This is an exciting opportunity and is central to ensuring that the Company can deliver and manage the right technical solutions to clients in a fast-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering and implementing digital products and services as part of the Digital Transformation project and programme portfolio
• You will be able to work independently or alongside other specialist roles such as developers (external), Solution Architects, Enterprise Consultants, and Project Managers to deliver innovative solutions to our customers
• You will be responsible for managing the full project delivery lifecycle to include:
  • Supporting the development of project estimates for new bids
  • Develop and implement a project management strategy appropriate to the client’s requirements.
  • Service & technology design, transition, operation, and continual improvement
  • Leading on project planning, scheduling, controlling, and reporting of projects allocated to you
  • Manage risks and ensure solutions to problems are implemented in line with change control processes
  • Full project reporting including progress against plan, budget, and quality
  • Support effective delivery from workstream leads and adherence to quality management standards
  • Ensure regular review of performance and that corrective action plans are implemented for critical projects
• Drive reviews and understanding of lessons learnt, outputs, and feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Offer knowledge sessions back to the business to support growth and improve ways of working. This could be done at staff stand-ups, dedicated training sessions, or feedback and ways of working sessions.
• Build strong working relationships and manage expectations of all stakeholders
• Ensure projects are followed up with benefit realisation
• Support future business development initiatives, inputting into bids and proposals as required.
• Identify opportunities for expansion of services into existing clients and work with business development colleagues to upsell, network, and position for future work and growth.

Competitive salary plus bonus and an excellent benefit package.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Product and technical solution design and implementation experience
• Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent
• Familiar or accredited with ITIL or TOGAF
• Able to work in a variety of implementation approaches, Agile and Waterfall
• 5 years’ plus experience in similar role in either a consultancy or digitally enabled business
• Understanding/ experience of the UK energy market, including business and data architecture/market and regulatory design processes would be beneficial.

Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company’s Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems.

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Profit-related Bonus (discretionary)
Reward and recognition schemes
Flexible working
Private Bupa healthcare
Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary)
Matched pension contributions
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to work scheme
Buy and Sell annual leave
Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts
Corporate gym rates
Employee Assistance Programme
Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Social@77