IT Project Manager

Our client has a permanent vacancy for an IT Project Manager. This role includes both project management and business analysis responsibilities, although the emphasis will be on project management. It is full-time with hybrid working, where you can expect to be in the office 2 days per week.

You will be responsible for successfully delivering projects using your project management and business analysis expertise. You will effectively and efficiently lead project teams, working in close collaboration with sponsors and senior managers from across the business.

You will be accountable and responsible for the delivery of IT-enabled business projects, typically several at any one time. The role, where required, is also responsible for supporting the sponsor in building the case for change, and thereafter providing analyst skills and expertise, along with testing skills and expertise. This role requires a highly-skilled individual, capable of operating confidently and decisively in the delivery of projects.

You will have a successful background in:

· Delivering a range (size/complexity) of business projects enabled by IT, to include the delivery of business change and new/enhanced IT capabilities.

· Leading project teams comprising of IT and business colleagues.

· Providing business analysis capabilities to projects when working as both the project manager and business analyst, in order to identify the optimum business process and integrated solutions.

· Providing effective governance and stakeholder management tailored to the project/steering group needs.

· Influencing all parts of the organisation.

• You will have a solid background in IT project management and be able to demonstrate competencies in business analysis and process improvement.
• You will have project management experience in a structured environment and have a good appreciation of Agile and Lean best practice. You'll also have some expertise in business analysis and techniques, such as 'as is' and 'to be', and swimlanes.
• Specific project experience of CRM, intranet, research systems and information systems would be welcome.
• You will be tenacious, have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a flexible, enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• It's likely you will have gained Agile, PRINCE2 and/or business analysis qualification.