Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed. We’re proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

About CDW

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers around the Globe. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW was founded in 1984 and employs over 15,000 coworkers, with headquarters across the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

CDW prides itself on “making amazing happen”. Our relationships are fueled by our deep expertise and are grounded in the CDW Way. Our empowering leadership makes things happen and inspires their teams to do the same. From the teammates beside us to the leaders who guide us, we move forward together.

Job Summary - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Based in Manchester

Onsite Agile Project Manager to Drive stakeholder engagement by facilitating Infrastructure project discussions to define objectives, prioritize requirements, and ensure alignment with strategic EMEA infrastructure initiatives. Act as a key liaison between stakeholders, contractors / vendors and the delivery team.

Key responsibilities

Agile Planning and Execution:

Strategically manage and oversee boards in Azure DevOps (ADO) & Freshservice by creating and maintaining Epics, Features, Tasks, User Stories, Escaped bugs and RAIDs. Ensure alignment with sprint goals, project priorities, and Agile principles.

Progress Monitoring and Delivery Assurance along with Risk Management:

Monitor the development lifecycle by tracking User Stories, proactively resolving blockers, and mitigating risks to ensure timely and efficient delivery of project milestones. Align project timelines with team capacity for smooth execution of EMEA infrastructure initiatives.

Facilitation of Agile Ceremonies:

Lead and actively facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, weekly PMO calls, retrospectives, and sprint reviews. Provide insights, enable team collaboration, and foster a culture of iterative improvement and adaptability.

Provide weekly status updates to relevant stakeholders.

Team Collaboration and Participation in Continuous Improvement:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to remove impediments, enhance velocity, and ensure delivery aligns with stakeholder expectations.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Qualifications

• Prince 2 & AGILE Practitioner or equivalent (e.g., APMQ, PMP, SCRUM Master)
• Experience of working in a professional and structured manner in a commercial environment
• Experience of working to complex administrative processes
• Experience of supporting projects or managing small work packages
• Experience of working as part of a team while retaining clear ownership of allocated activities

Essential Attributes

• Highly ambitious, credible, motivated, and accountable individual with an appreciation for building meaningful and lasting relationships, combined with a desire and ability to “win hearts and minds” - Confident yet humble in their approach
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills combined with the capacity to work on multiple initiatives, as well as dynamically prioritise and pivot based on changing business needs
• Outstanding communications skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely present concepts and recommendations in verbal, written, and presentation formats to senior leaders, and cross-functional audiences
• Ability to allocate time to undertake personal development activities such as attending training, achieving certifications, and focusing on soft-skill development - always seeking to personally develop as an individual

More about CDW and your career with us:

At CDW, you’ll work with people who inspire you. People with positive, success-driven attitudes whom you will learn and forge strong relationships with. Bring your best true self – and your best ideas – to CDW. Because diverse perspectives bring forth better problem solving – and better solutions for our customers in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join us in our mission of cultivating a culture of belonging, diversity and inclusion for better collaboration, innovation, and business results.

Together, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels like they belong and is empowered to bring their full energy, capabilities and authenticity for coworker and business benefits. Will you be a part of it?

What we offer:

Life Assurance

Competitive Contributory Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Maternity Pay

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to buy additional holiday

Dental Insurance

Season Ticket Loan + additional perks

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.