Freelance job Project Manager (Automation)

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Project Manager experienced in implementing CI/CD Pipeline Solutions for a 12 Month contract based in Bristol on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs.

Purpose of the Role:

The Project Manager will initiate and manage one or more projects as part of the CI/CD Pipeline solution implementation. Work collaboratively with the Programme Manager on the tactical and strategic projects as detailed in the scope of the Programme.

Liaise with other Project Managers within the IT Capability Towers, Business Stakeholders, Technical Team, IT Vendors and the Senior IT Leadership to ensure successful project delivery to planned budget, schedule, requirements.

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for:

• Implementation of a CI/CD pipeline solution for Applications and Infrastructure as code.
• Transition of the CI/CD pipeline into Service for use across the Enterprise.
• Work closely with Solution Architects to deliver the scope elements for the projects under the programme of work.
• Providing regular updates to the Programme Manager, Portfolio Manager, and other Stakeholders.
• Providing Financial data on a weekly basis to track progress of the project.
• Providing project oversight identifying gaps and facilitating effective communication channels and escalation paths for project leads, team members and stakeholders.
• Providing visibility to the team of the documentation required to pass the quality gates and ensuring compliance with the Group IT project delivery process.
• Ensuring that projects are formally closed with all project documentation stored appropriately.
• Ensuring assigned projects manage scope following the change request process.
• Management of 3rd Party Vendors throughout the project, programme and Service Introduction life cycle ensuring that scope delivered is as per contracted.

What we require from the candidate:

• Must be capable of obtaining a Full UK SC Clearance without any conditions.
• Be desirable to have experience in Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and/or Red Hat OpenShift.
• Must have experience of implementing automation of applications and infrastructure through a CI/CD pipeline solution.
• Experience of delivering solutions where infrastructure as code has been a key objective.
• Experience of delivering an application deployment solution onto a cloud platform.
• Experience of delivering projects within government classification framework.
• Financial management and commercial awareness.
• Vendor management and procurement expertise.
• Team management, communications skills.
• Strong Project Management methods - planning, risk and issue management, etc.

Next Steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.