Project Manager

Location: Home-Based, United Kingdom
In-office expectation: Occasional travel to Esri UK offices and customer sites may be required
Salary: Starting from £42,500 per annum, depending on experience + generous annual bonus (circa 20%)

Role Overview:

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Professional Services (PS) team and take ownership of the successful delivery of customer projects and programmes.

As a Project Manager, you'll manage projects from planning and estimation through to delivery and closure, balancing time, cost, scope and quality to achieve successful outcomes for our customers.

You'll work closely with customers and colleagues across PS, Sales and the wider business, taking responsibility for project planning, financial management, resourcing, progress tracking and the proactive management of risks and issues.

Alongside project delivery, you'll build strong customer relationships and work with Sales and Solution Architects to identify opportunities and support the development of longer-term customer roadmaps.

You'll also play an important role within our PS community, coaching and mentoring colleagues, supporting the wellbeing and development of project teams and contributing to the continuous improvement of our project management best practices.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Take ownership of the successful delivery of customer projects and programmes from planning and estimation through to delivery and closure
• Manage project scope, timescales, budgets, quality and resources to achieve successful customer outcomes
• Develop and maintain clear project plans, forecasts and delivery approaches
• Proactively identify, manage and communicate project risks, issues and dependencies
• Manage project finances including cost management, revenue forecasting, invoicing and expenses
• Provide accurate project status, financial and progress reporting to internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the qualification, estimation and development opportunities
• Develop project delivery content for proposals and tenders
• Ensure projects follow Esri UK quality standards and appropriate project management best practice
• Support effective resource planning and make considered resourcing decisions that support both successful delivery and team wellbeing
• Coach and mentor Junior Project Managers, Consultants and other colleagues
• Share project management knowledge, techniques and best practice

This would be a great career move if you:

• Have demonstrated experience managing customer-facing technical projects or programmes throughout the full project lifecycle, particularly in software and application development
• Have excellent project management and project delivery skills, with experience delivering projects of varying size and complexity
• Are confident managing project budgets, forecasts, invoicing and other financial activities
• Can build trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Are experienced in proactively managing project risks, issues, dependencies and changing priorities
• Have knowledge and experience of project management methodologies, including Agile and waterfall delivery approaches
• Understand software or technology project delivery tools and methodologies
• Have strong commercial awareness and can contribute to developing customer opportunities
• Have experience estimating work and contributing to proposals or tenders
• Have knowledge of GIS and the Esri platform, or the ability and enthusiasm to develop this knowledge
• Understand how strong project delivery can create value for both customers and the business

Why join us?

At Esri UK, you'll be part of a growing, ambitious company where people are encouraged to bring their ideas, develop their careers and make a real difference.

We're proud of our culture. We believe in working collaboratively, sharing knowledge and supporting each other, while giving our people the trust and flexibility to do their best work.

You'll have the opportunity to work with talented people, learn from experts in their fields and contribute to work that has a genuine impact on communities, businesses and the environment.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop your career and work with customers on interesting and complex technology projects, we'd love to hear from you.

We also offer:

• Generous annual bonus scheme
• 6% company pension
• Private healthcare and Cash plan
• Monthly gym/wellbeing contribution
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working and support for continual learning and development
• & more!

Who are we?

Esri UK is the country's leading geospatial technology company, helping organisations understand the relationship between people, places and data to solve real-world problems that affect communities, businesses and the environment each and every day.

Behind every map is a story. From tackling climate resilience and supporting sustainability goals to enabling digital transformation and economic growth, our technology helps organisations understand what's happening, why it's happening and what action to take next.

We're a growing, ambitious business with a strong culture, a passion for innovation and a commitment to developing our people.

How to apply:

Please apply via the Esri UK careers website with your CV, cover letter and salary expectations.

Application deadline: 25th October

Due to the nature of our customers and data, you must be based in the UK and willing to complete relevant security checks.

Esri UK is an equal opportunity employer. We recognise the importance and value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and the benefits this brings to both our employees and our customers.

No agencies please.