IT Project Manager

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of IT projects across all phases. In addition to core project management responsibilities, the role includes completing basic business analysis activities such as requirements gathering, process documentation, and solution validation. The IT Project Manager will also support Azure DevOps by maintaining project backlogs, coordinating sprints, and collaborating with development and operations teams. The role requires producing weekly project status reports and keeping project boards up to date to ensure visibility, transparency, and effective communication with stakeholders and governance groups., Working as a member of the IT Team as part of Infrastructure Delivery, reporting directly to the IT Programme manager.

• Project manages IT SaaS and Infrastructure Projects and coordination of all relevant activities.
• Manage IT project risks and their mitigation activities.
• Coordinate the transition from service delivery to operations in terms of incident mgmt., knowledge, asset mgmt, training.
• Support the procurement and scoping effort.
• Regular reporting on progress, risks and subcontractor and system owner's performance.
• Meet goals and deadline
• Coordinate with Digital Data, Operations and Cyber teams as required.
• Proficient in Project Management, Agile, Risk management, HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2.

• Strong communication skills and Planning
• Proficient in Project Management, Agile, Risk management
• Awareness of ISO27001 and Data Protection Act
• Project Management Frameworks
• Construction experience is desirable
• Goal-oriented, committed and ability to work independently
• Teamwork capabilities
• Azure DevOps and task planning, * A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role

Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package

The SCS IT Team manages cloud-based services and on-site IT facilities, supporting approximately 4,000 users. Our technology environment is largely comprised of SaaS solutions provided by construction-focused vendors, with a strong emphasis on ensuring business requirements, system performance, and service level agreements are consistently met., The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds. You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example.