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
£ 78K

Job 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.

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