IT Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of projects; ensuring effective outcomes, delivery on time, within budget, representing value for money.
• Plan, schedule and develop project plans using appropriate tools.
• Liaise and effectively communicate with the project team and stakeholders on an ongoing basis or as required by project type.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
• Monitor and contribute to the management of project risks and issues.
• Assist the Head of IT Infrastructure to prioritise and plan the projects roadmap.
• Manage defined projects roadmap and associated progress reporting.
• Own project management documentation.
• Business analyst activities on larger projects including information / detailed requirement gathering.
• Gather feedback from the team and customers to complete the feedback loop.

Required Skills/Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management role.
• PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
• Understanding of Lean principles and how to apply them.
• Experience of Agile and Waterfall methodology is desirable.
• Awareness of Compliance requirements such as: CE+, PCI, GDPR, ISO27001, CIS is desirable.
• Dedication to quality and a meticulous approach.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent time management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Ability to build strong internal and external business relationships.

Our Benefits:

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
• Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
• Flexi-time
• Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
• Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme
• 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts
• Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
• Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
• Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
• Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
• 25% Car Insurance Discount
• 20% Travel Insurance Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Community support day
• Christmas and Summer parties

Working at SBG

At Somerset Bridge Group we aim to build a sustainable and innovative business focused on underwriting, broking and claims handling of UK motor insurance, offering transparent products and an efficient and fair service to our policy holders.

We are very proud to have been awarded a Silver Accreditation from Investors in People! We recognise that all of our people contribute to our success. That's why we are always looking for talented people to join our team - people who share our vision, who are passionate about what they do, and who want to be part of something special. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Somerset Bridge Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic factors or other characteristics protected by law. SBG makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, skills and business requirements.