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We are looking for a passionate Project Manager who is looking to work within a fast-paced environment.\nAbout CDL\nCDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace.\nWe have built a collaborative and creative culture, leveraging AI-driven solutions to enhance our products, processes and decision-making. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.\nIn a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!\nWhat You'll Do\nYou can expect to see innovative software products and services being released into the market. Our teams work hard to make sure we're always at the forefront of the industry, and it's because of you that these teams will run smoothly. Taking responsibility for designated projects, you will ensure we're delivering projects in a timely manner, always with clear communication between everyone involved. Overseeing projects from start to finish, you'll highlight risks, assign tasks, devise realistic delivery plans and schedules and maintain the company's high standards - while impressing your clients with your calm and confident demeanor. You will have control of multiple projects and will need to show an excellent level of technical and commercial competence and self-sufficiency.\nAbout You\nDemonstrable experience in a software house Project Management role\nExperience of managing software development and / or software implementation projects\nStrong experience and knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle.\nStrong experience of the Project Management Lifecycle\nProven experience of working in Waterfall and Agile environments.\nExcellent communication skills: written, verbal, face to face and remote working\nPRINCE2 or other project management related training and certifications\nExperience of working in a team with strong leadership skills.\nExperience of using tools such as Excel, Microsoft project etc.\nAn enthusiastic, 'can-do' attitude to overcoming issues and challenges\nBonus Points\nExperience in Insurance Industry\nWhat You'll Get\nSalary\n\nThe salary for the role of Project Manager pays up to £42,500p.a. Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.\n Benefits\nHybrid Working (2 Days a Week in the office - SK4 2HD)\nFlexible working.\n25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.\nTop employer for 10th year running\nExcellent training and development platform\nOpportunities for career progression\nHealth and Wellbeing Programme\nVirtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.\nLife and health assurance\nElectric Vehicle Scheme\nEstablished Recognition Award System\nGreat Parental Benefits\nDiversity and Inclusion network\nPension scheme\nCommunity projects and volunteer days\nRefer a friend bonus\nCampus Benefits:\nOn-site free parking\nOpen plan modern offices\nQuiet Spaces are also available\nShuttle bus to and from the station\nSubsidised restaurant\nGames room, pool & table-tennis tables and chill out zone\nAnnual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events\nSocial activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!\nCar wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site\nCycle to work scheme\nShower and dry rooms\nDiversity and inclusion:\nWe’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.\nCDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.\nRecruitment Agency Notice:\nCDL have a PSL in place, but haven't used them for over 3 years, therefore be advised that any unsolicited submission of candidate details - including but not limited to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, or resumes (whether redacted or unredacted) - will be considered freely given and unsolicited. As such, these submissions will not be subject to any fees, terms, or obligations on our part.\nOnly candidate profiles that have been formally discussed with and approved by our Talent Acquisition (TA) team prior to submission AND submitted by agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) operating under agreed terms are authorised to submit candidates. 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