Project Manager (Software Delivery)

Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic Product centric individual who wants to work with a digital entertainment app which is at the forefront of the "new normal" way of socialisingAre you looking to work somewhere youre part of an engaged, focussed team, who take pride in working togetherDoes working within a team who constantly challenge themselves, who are constantly learning, who are genuinely invested for what theyre creating appeal to youThe Role:We are WOLF, a fast-growing community-oriented messaging and gaming app for Android, iOS and Web. Were currently growing and expanding the team and we need someone to join us and strengthen our Product Management capability.Youll be joining a team of Project and Delivery Managers who are responsible for managing the successful development and implementation of the product from beginning to end. This person sees strategic ideas through from inception to release. The role willbe based in our UK Headquarters in Cramlington, with flexibility in terms of the working pattern (see below).Working directly for the Head of Product Delivery you will be responsible for leading the development lifecycle processes, and ensuring agreed specifications across all stakeholders. You will help marketing, product management, development, QA and communityteams to define, manage and deploy features and associated changes.Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and support scrum events: Planning Sessions, Daily Stand Up, Refinements, and Retrospectives.
• Working with the development team, create project plans, identify and track milestones, and communicate estimated delivery dates to the wider business.
• Effective management of key risks and dependencies of projects, and escalate to the relevant team when required.
• Act as the point of contact for communications between the development team and the wider business.
• Lead and plan software releases for application releases.
• Facilitate internal communication and effective collaboration.

Requirements:Essential:

• At least 2 years experience in Project or Delivery Management of software delivery.
• Agile and Scrum Master experience.
• Demonstrate a detail oriented mindset with the ability to manage numerous projects in parallel.
• Strong problem solving and decision making ability.
• Team building and leadership skills, capable of inspiring and motivating to maximise performance.

Desirable:

• Experience of working with mobile application development.
• Relevant training or qualifications related to the role.
• A graduate in a business or technology related degree.
• Experience of working with Jira and Confluence.

What we can offer you:Festivals are a place where everyone can be their true self and its no different here at the Worlds Online Festival! At WOLF, everyone is appreciated equally for being themselves. Its even built into our Brand Values!Were creating a dynamic work environment that is truly representative of our diverse society, where every colleague feels respected and is able to give their best when at work. And when we have happy employees, we can then deliver the best experience toour users.WOLF offers a competitive salary and the following benefits:

• 25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day annually after 2 years continuous service up to a maximum of 5 additional days).
• Available training budget to develop yourself through associated courses.
• Hybrid working (Minimum 2 days in office per week, 3 days to choose between office or home).
• Flexible working hours for a better work life balance
• Regular team get togethers
• Early Finish Friday!
• Access to a wide variety of discounts and perks to various retailers through Perkbox.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for pension contributions, electric vehicles and a cycle to work scheme.

Keyskills :
Product ManagementScrumAutonomousDelivering ProjectsGaming Industry