Software Project Manager

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based technology firm in Kettering is seeking a Software Project Manager to oversee multiple software projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and experience in software development. This position offers hybrid working flexibility, career development opportunities, and benefits like a company vehicle allowance. You will lead project workstreams, manage budgets, and foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

Company vehicle/allowance

Flexibility with hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Employee-owned trust membership

Cycle to work scheme

Option to buy additional leave

Private medical insurance option

Qualifications

• Expert in project management with software development experience.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) is highly desirable.
• Prince2 or APM certification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead software workstreams for integration projects coordinating with engineers.
• Establish productive business relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Ensure adherence to budgets, deliverables, and timelines.
• Prepare and monitor project plans, keeping the team updated.
• Promote a safe and compliant work environment.

Skills

Project management

Resource management

Software development

Budget management

Relationship building

Education

Prince2 or APM certification

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)

Job description

Are you an expert at juggling projects, coordinating teams, and delivering success?

We are looking for a Software Project Manager to oversee multiple software projects and ensure completion on time, within budget, and to top quality standards. You will work closely with our integration project managers and software engineers driving projects!

If you are a leader, with resource management, and understand all things projects with a sprinkle of software, this could be the perfect role for you!

What is it in it for you?

• Company vehicle/ allowance
• Flexibility: Based in Kettering, Northants, this role offers a hybrid working option, so you can work from home and head to project sites as needed.
• Career development opportunities
• Become a member of an Employee-owned trust

Upon completion of Probationary:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to buy additional leave
• Option to join Private medical insurance

What will you be doing?

• Leading the software workstreams for integration projects, coordinating with our engineers and integration project managers every step of the way.
• Connect with internal and external customers and suppliers, establishing productive business relationships that lead to project success.
• Stay on top of budgets, deliverables, and timelines, ensuring any scope changes are captured and documented.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor project plans, keeping the team updated on project progress through informal weekly and formal monthly reports.
• Promote a safe and compliant work environment, ensuring all health and safety standards are met across projects.

What are we looking for?

• A project management expert with experience in software development and the tools to support it.
• Prince2 or APM certified (that’s a bonus!)
• Familiar with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)—highly desirable.

Do not delay apply today.