IT Project Manager

The IT Project Manager will join an innovative and fast-paced IT team during a period of transition and transformation. You will be responsible for delivering a range of high-profile IT and Cyber Security projects within a multi-year technology programme, whilst liaising with several key stakeholders. Reporting to the IT Programme Manager for Cyber Security programmes, you will work closely with the IT Business Analysts and key business sponsors/stakeholders to support workload management, dependencies, strategic alignment, and progress. You will take responsibility for the end-to-end project delivery of the required solution, managing the project with full control of scope, risks, and budgets. You will work closely with IT colleagues to review business requirements, match to appropriate solutions, and manage any external tender selection processes alongside the procurement team where appropriate.

• A proven track record of having worked as an IT Project Manager, including experience of having delivered highly regulated projects
• Experience of delivering IT projects in the Utilities sector or for Utilities clients would be a distinct advantage
• Experience delivering IT and Cyber Security projects
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry (e.g. Energy/Utilities/Defence/Nuclear/Government etc.)
• Knowledge of managing projects in a largely outsourced environment
• Considerable IT delivery, project & portfolio management experience
• Project implementation expertise
• Degree level education or equivalent is essential
• Hold a Prince2 Practitioner, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), PMP or equivalent Project management qualification
• ITIL experience / qualification would be an advantage
• Excellent senior stakeholder management, supplier management and communication skills

This position offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes:

• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme: 5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution
• Life Insurance (14x annual salary)
• Flexible benefits including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Friends & Family Discount for Three Mobile and Broadband
• Colleague recognition awards
• Annual salary reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme, access to Financial Wellbeing Programme and more

This is a hybrid position based at their Newport office.