Software Development Project Manager
Stevenage
£40,000 to £55,000+
Tessella is a global analytics, software services and IT consulting company that works with some of the world’s most well-known organisations in pharmaceuticals, energy, consumer goods and the public sector. We combine our innovative problem solving abilities with our technical and domain expertise to help our clients understand the complex challenges they face and deliver the solutions they need.
The Role
As a Project Manager in Tessella, you will have a varied, challenging and rewarding role, shaping and driving projects often from the pre-sales stage through the full project lifecycle, fulfilling our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations. Our projects range from complex computing and analytical challenges through to modelling, simulation and technical consultancy.
Responsibilities:
  • Plan, control and execute projects including risk management, change control processes and documentation.
  • Successfully manage relevant stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure completion of project tasks within planned timescales and budgets to produce a solution that will delight our clients.
  • Maintain and develop excellent professional relationships.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of complex technical systems and processes, with the ability to work with senior technical staff to help analyse and architect software and technical solutions.
  • Undertake and/or support requirements analysis activities and feed back to the client in a way that moves their understanding forward.
  • Provide effective leadership to the project team to ensure the development of high quality solutions.
Many of our Project Managers are also active Line Managers to our staff (who are all first-class graduates and postgraduates), ensuring that we continue to provide the challenging and stimulating careers they enjoy at Tessella.
We provide strong ongoing support, training and personal development, and an excellent salary and benefits package.
Your Background
The majority of our clients and staff have science and engineering backgrounds, so an understanding of and interest in these areas is important. You should have:
  • A scientific or numerate BSc, MSc or PhD.
  • A proven track record of successful project management ideally including the delivery of fixed price projects.
  • An understanding and experience of managing software development projects.
  • Ideally project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI or APM).
  • Previous experience in software development could be an advantage.
Above all, you should be committed to delivering high quality solutions which will add real value to our clients’ businesses.
To Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to us by clicking 'Apply now' or apply online on our website.
More details
Find out more about Tessella, our innovative work and our current career opportunities at www.tessella.com
About Tessella
Tessella is a global analytics, software services and IT consulting company that works with some of the world’s most well-known organisations in pharmaceuticals, energy, consumer goods and the public sector. We use our unique blend of science, engineering and sector expertise to deliver innovative solutions to complex real-world challenges. We are proud that our work makes the world a better place to live in, from developing smarter drug trials to controlling the orbit and attitude of satellites.Apply now