Software Project Manager

Ghyston is an award-winning UK software development company based in central Bristol.

We are a team of passionate software development experts who love working really closely with our clients to create beautifully crafted software, such as stylish mobile apps, highly functional websites and complex ERP systems.

We are incredibly proud of our company culture at Ghyston. We place a huge emphasis on staff welfare, happiness, professional development, and fulfilment. We benefit from a flat and open structure, creating an inclusive working environment where all employees feel their voices can be heard.

Who do we need?

A highly motivated Project Manager who is passionate about and keen to work at the forefront of technology delivering projects in a software house setting.  

We are looking for:

At least 3 years’ project management experience in a modern software development environment.
Strong, practical understanding and application of project management methodologies and processes with a focus on Agile, including managing budgets, risk, and change.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
The ability to articulate and discuss all aspects of projects, including liaising with stakeholders to manage changes, exceptions, and variances.
A focus on successful project delivery and team happiness.

Nice to haves:

Experience of business analysis on software development projects.
Experience of software development.

Important information:

Please note that this role requires you to be in our central Bristol office for at least 50% of your contracted hours.
We regretfully are not able to offer Sponsorship at this time.
We require all candidates to provide us with right to work in the UK documentation.

What will you be doing?

You will be working as part of a team building high quality software for a diverse array of customers. This could range from a web-based HR solution to a system for synchronising prices across hundreds of vet practices. The nature of our work is that no two projects are the same, but you can find some of the things we have worked on here: https://www.ghyston.com/work.&... teams will generally have a Project Manager, a Business Analyst/Product Owner, a Technical Lead, and a few full-stack developers. You’ll also be working with our Quality Assurance and Design teams to ensure our software is both beautiful and robust.

We run our projects in an Agile fashion with sprints and other associated ceremonies. We are always open to ways of improving and welcome suggestions for ways to do things better from everyone in the team. Our ultimate aim is to have a happy team delivering a great solution to a happy customer.

Your main duties will be:

Planning, reporting on, and delivering all elements of software projects; taking into account the specific commercial parameters, time constraints and risks.
Managing customers and other stakeholders, including working with them to gather and develop their requirements.
In collaboration with your tech lead, explaining complex technical concepts or constraints in a way that customers can understand and reason about.
Collaborating with our sales team to create proposals that demonstrate value to clients.

What do you get?

A basic salary of £40,700 - £52,300 depending on experience
A 9% non-contributory pension and profit share scheme
Flexible approach to hybrid working*
A tight-knit team with an emphasis on employee happiness and growth
Dedicated time for professional learning and development
Life insurance and income protection
Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
A buy/sell holiday scheme
A highly relaxed, friendly work environment, with a fully stocked drinks fridge and a plentiful snack selection
A large chillout room featuring a pool table, and a cinema/Nintendo Switch room
A full programme of funded social activities both during and outside office hours, including:
- Annual funded company holiday
- A busy social calendar, including regular pub trips, activities such as go-karting, boat trips, cooking classes, wine tasting and more
- Annual summer party, Christmas lunch and dinner
Highly effective, motivated, and supportive team members

*Ghyston has a flexible approach to hybrid working, however we do expect employees to be able to work from our central Bristol office for approximately half of their working week in order to help us upkeep our fun and sociable in-person culture.

At Ghyston we really value diversity, and we make a concerted effort to judge each applicant on their individual strengths and the positive attributes they can bring to the company. If you’d like to find out more about us or check any of these requirements before applying, please do get in touch. We’re happy to deal with any queries before and during your application process.