project manager mobile applications we have a vision of becoming the worlds best multichannel retailer building on its leading position as the largest and most profitable online retailer globally with over employees in the uk and in india our annual revenues now stand in excess of billion we are a completely selfsufficient business with our own teams in marketing commercial finance it business development and operations but of course as an internet retailer it and online customer experience sits right at the heart of our business and were committed to making sure we continue to hire and develop the best talent in our industry the role project manager mobile applications we have already mobilised several of our web sites through in house development of apps and working with a 3rd parties with mobile technology playing an increasingly important role in the retail industry we are looking to expand our offering in several areas this is opening up opportunities across the it programme on mobile development and our strategic api platform specifically you will be working as part of the it team driving the mobile development from initiation through to implementation working with the business teams to control requirements and scope you should have relevant experience of mobile development and comfortable working with colleagues on and offshore and within a matrix environment ideally you will also have experience of working in an agile way and managing 3rd party suppliers this role will best suit an individual who thrives under pressure is well organised pragmatic and a lateral thinker can manage issues decisions and stakeholders and most importantly puts our customers first the position will be based at our head office in welwyn garden city free parking is available we are connected to london kings cross with a fast service c mins and our offices include gym canteen petrol station and dry cleaning services key relationships insight team product owners designers marketing managers web operations team key responsibilitiesaccountabilities reporting to the it programme manager responsibilities will include putting our customers first ensuring that the it delivery of the programme meets the requirements is a great customer experience and will bring benefit to the business controlling scope ensuring effective definition of minimal marketable features and working with the product owner and development teams to agree a programme of deliverables proactive management identification of risks issues and dependencies across this programme and others creation and monitoring of the plan status reporting of progress and escalation when necessary managing the it implementation of the solution from initiation through to implementation with potentially a sequence of deployments to get to the best of breed solution engaging stakeholders from both a business and it background demonstrating knowledge of the solution mobile technology and managing ongoing communication throughout project ensuring the solution is the best for us giving a better simpler and cheaper solution running the budget to plan and ensuring remaining on target for spend to the end of the financial year candidate profile