IT Project Manager
Oliver James associates
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
4 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Compensation
£ 78KJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Agile Methodologies
PRINCE2
Job description
- Lead cross-functional project teams and take full ownership of project lifecycles from initiation through to closure, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
- Conduct business and requirements analysis, map processes, and oversee user acceptance testing.
- Develop and maintain accurate project documentation, including plans, risk logs, budget trackers, action lists, and change/transition management deliverables.
- Provide clear and timely project updates and forecasts to stakeholders, including monthly reporting to governance boards.
- Work closely with project sponsors and senior leadership to ensure project outcomes support strategic priorities.
- Manage project scope, timelines, and resourcing, adapting plans in response to evolving requirements and stakeholder needs.
- Build trusted and collaborative relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Apply constructive challenge to maintain project momentum, optimise resource allocation, and meet critical deadlines.
- Promote and apply best practice in project and change management in line with established frameworks, tools, and governance standards.
- Motivate and empower project team members, fostering accountability, ownership, and adaptability.
- Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and embedding insights into future frameworks and project approaches.
- Ensure adherence to all relevant regulatory and professional obligations.
Requirements
- Significant experience in project management, business analysis, and change management within complex or fast-moving environments.
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related field required; master's degree and/or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Prosci) preferred.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and practical application of change and transition management tools.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex information and securing stakeholder engagement.
- Highly organised with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrable experience managing diverse stakeholder groups., * Strategic, analytical thinker with a clear vision and practical mindset.
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to influence, inspire, and guide teams.
- Proactive problem-solver able to navigate obstacles and lead change effectively.
- High level of personal accountability and ownership.
- Resilient and able to perform under pressure.
Core Competencies
- Collaboration
- Integrity and Respect
- Inclusivity
- Personal Impact & Growth
- Driving High Standards
- Commercial Awareness
- Client-Centric Mindset
- Responsible Business Orientation
About the company
Our client is an international professional services firm with a strong focus on private capital, supporting individuals, families, and businesses across a broad range of matters.