IT Project Manager

Group IT are recruiting for an IT Project Manager on a full-time permanent basis.

Reporting into the IT Portfolio Delivery Manager, you will lead the planning and execution, and successful delivery of infrastructure-related IT Projects withing the VWG UK IT Portfolio. You will ensure that projects are delivered to agreed timelines and budgets and meet quality and compliance standards. You will act as the key liaison between technical teams, business stakeholders and external partners you will drive collaboration, mitigate risks and ensure seamless integration of infrastructure changes into operational environments., In Group IT, we have an inclusive culture, built on diversity, difference and friendship that inspires us all. What really sets us apart is how we work - not how many vehicles we sell. We learn from each other, encourage each other, and regularly challenge each other to think differently. Our people have a true passion for what they do, a genuine desire to go further for customers and to give their own careers real momentum at the same time.

The automotive industry is transforming. The rise of EVs, increased connectivity, shared mobility, changing customer expectations, and the technological revolution have brought a raft of new challenges.

The scale of this shift in the way we work means a new focus for IT professionals who are tasked with delivering business change to match Volkswagen Group's ambitious strategy.

We're providing innovative solutions, maintaining applications, and optimising security. We're experts in our business processes and systems, and leaders of vast transformation programmes.

We are responsible for projects right across Volkswagen Group UK, so you'll find the work varied and challenging, and there's plenty of opportunity to spread your wings and become involved in more initiatives.

Do you have experience in Waterfall?, * Planning - Strong planning and plan management skills.

• Agile and Waterfall Delivery - Ability to operate in hybrid environments and tailor delivery approaches.
• RAID Management - Skilled in identifying and managing Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies.
• Budget & Forecasting - Competence in managing project budgets and financial reporting.
• Vendor Management - Experience in managing third-party suppliers and service contracts.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Proactive and takes ownership for resolving issues.
• Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components (servers, storage, networking, cloud platforms).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skill.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Agile, PRINCE2).
• Proven experience delivering infrastructure projects (e.g., cloud migration, network refresh, server upgrades).
• Experience working within a structured project delivery framework (Agile, PRINCE2, PMP).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and service transition principles.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and contracts.

Along with a competitive salary, car schemes (including cars for family members), discretionary bonus, enhanced pension contributions, private healthcare, 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, 4 x life assurance & health & wellbeing support, we also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit you and your lifestyle.

We are changing

The world is changing – and we are changing with it. We are consistently advancing the further development of the automobile – with a focus on electromobility, digital transformation of the company and all brands and new smart ideas for the mobility of the future. But we want to be more than Europe's largest car company. By stepping into a new era – towards a sustainable mobility service provider that provides solutions for resource-saving mobility and connected transport systems in small and large around the world.