Project Manager Team Lead
K3 Business Technologies, Netherlands
Job Description
K3 is a leading global supplier of integrated business systems to retailers, manufacturers and distributors. We have over 25 years’ experience of delivering award winning solutions for more than 3,000 customers across 20 countries. Our success is built upon world class software, tailored by our industry expertise and delivered by our world class service. Due to our continuing success and growth, we are currently looking for a Team Lead to manage our Project Management team.
You will be responsible for managing one of our strategic projects as well as playing an important role in managing a team of Project Managers and helping us improve how we deliver our solutions to meet the growing demands of our customers. We are also transforming our business to deliver our projects in an Agile environment, and we are looking for an individual who embraces the Agile mindset. With your strong communication skills and sensitivity for the needs of your colleagues you will guide individuals and teams on their journey towards delivering their best work.
Key Responsibilities
- Contributes to supporting our customers in the delivery of quality projects through the provisions of skilled project managers;
- Creates an environment where team members can grow and succeed;
- Supports the organisational transformation and adoption of Agile and DevOps frameworks;
- Central point of contact for Project Management excellence and Best Practice;
- Mentors and coaches the team on project management Best Practice;
- Collaborate with others in the Software and Service Delivery teams to ultimately improve team performance and identify training and development needs;
- Provide enthusiasm, drive and energy to succeed, act as a positive role model to peers, direct reports, managers and their teams;
- Able to manage smaller projects when required;
- Maintain the day-to-day wellbeing of team members;
- Agree performance development plans and conduct regular performance evaluations;
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the K3BTG Business Units.
What is needed to fulfil this role?
- 7+ years project management experience and 3+ years experience of leading a team of Project Managers
- Solid understanding of Project, Portfolio and Change Management methodologies;
- Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management.
- Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
- Experience of delivering projects in an agile environment;
- Experience in coaching teams using a variety of Project Management approaches;
- Proven experience of managing and transforming teams to improve delivery;
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Solid decision maker with strong planning and organising skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). Fluency in English.
- Strong negotiation, influencing and leadership skills.
- Has worked previously for an IT solution provider delivering projects to customers, preferably in the retail industry;
- Able to lead by example.
Benefits
With colleagues and customers all over the world, we’ve created a highly dynamic and international work atmosphere. The business that we are in is constantly evolving and because of this, there is always an opportunity to further your professional and personal growth.
As a K3 employee, you can count on:
- An attractive salary
- An ambitious and international working atmosphere
- Appealing secondary benefits
At K3, we pride ourselves on offering equal opportunities regardless of race, nationality, cultural background, gender, age, marital status, maternity/pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religious or political belief.
We care that our business creates a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is respected and can be themselves. We create a better and more sustainable business for our employees, our partners, the communities we work in and our customers through building non-discriminatory procedures and practices. At K3, every individual has an equal chance to apply and be selected for posts pre-employment and an equal chance to be trained and promoted while employed with the organisation.