IT Project Manager

Gleeson Recruitment Ltd
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
19 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 65K

Job location

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
PRINCE2
Information Technology
Multiplatform

Job description

We are looking for an experienced IT Project manager to join a reputable organisation based in the West Midlands. You'll oversee multiple concurrent projects each with varying size, complexity, budget, and duration. Most projects run on shorter lifespans, meaning adaptability and delivery speed are key. This role suits someone who has delivered across:

  • Regulated environments

  • Cloud First IT journeys

  • Cross business transformation programmes

  • Technical infrastructure and business change PM

  • Vendor partnered delivery alongside architects and business partners, Cloud-First & IT Transformation

  • Support and contribute to the group's cloud strategy and delivery (Azure/AWS/multi-platform exposure)

  • Lead and track migrations, cloud use-cases, adoption, and technical transformation projects Project Portfolio Ownership

  • Manage multiple IT and business-aligned projects in parallel

  • Prioritise workstreams across 12 group business units

  • Scope and deliver projects to customer requirements, deadlines, and budgets

  • Manage change in scope rapidly and pragmatically

  • Remove delivery blockers and drive outcomes across cross-functional teams C-Suite Stakeholder Management

  • Lead senior business and IT stakeholders in both formal governance and informal dynamic workshops

  • Run structured updates, and manage expectations with flexibility and confidence

  • Communicate progress across IT leadership, business partners, and delivery collaborators PMO Development Contribution

  • Help shape the project lifecycle, frameworks, and PMO delivery standards

  • Work closely with Business Analysts and BA teams to translate business requirements into initiatives

  • Collaborate with solutions and infrastructure architects on delivery strategy Team Leadership

  • Coordinate PMO analysts, BA's, business process partners, and solutions architects

  • Draft and guide internal budget proposals and resourcing decisions

Requirements

  • 6+ years managing IT projects in regulated or enterprise environments.

  • Proven experience at running multiple diverse IT/business change projects concurrently.

  • Comfortable operating with C-Suite in both formal governance and fast moving informal environments.

  • Thrives in shorter project cycles and evolving PMO environments.

  • Experience in requirements analysis, process alignment, and transformation scoping.

  • Clear, confident, proactive communicator who leads through solutions not slide decks alone. Highly Desirable

  • Project Management Institute (PMP or CAPM)

  • Prince2 or equivalent

  • Background within Regulated IT programmes

  • Demonstrable Product Ownership mindset within IT project environments

Benefits & conditions

  • Bonus up to 10%
  • Private Medical Cover
  • Matched Pension Scheme
  • On-site Gym access
  • Retail & brand discounts
  • Leadership development and structured progression support
  • Exposure to enterprise-wide cloud and ERP transformation programmes At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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