It Project Manager

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to work with our Local Authority client on an interim basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week on a hybrid basis., This role sits within the IT Services team and is responsible for leading the Project Team and supporting the delivery of a portfolio of IT and information systems projects across the organisation.

The role involves managing projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring effective analysis of business requirements and the delivery of appropriate IT solutions. The successful candidate will also be responsible for overseeing programme resource planning and budget management, producing regular programme status reports, and providing PMO support and direction to Project Analysts.

Main Duties:

• Managing a portfolio of IT and information systems projects
• Leading projects through the full lifecycle from initiation to completion
• Analysing business requirements and supporting the delivery of appropriate IT solutions
• Overseeing programme resource planning and budget management
• Producing programme status reports
• Providing PMO support and direction to Project Analysts

• Previous experience working at a senior level within an ICT environment, preferably within a Local Authority / Public Sector organisation
• Proven background in delivering multiple concurrent IT or systems projects, working with senior stakeholders in complex environments
• Experienced in managing budgets and resource allocation across projects
• Strong knowledge of project and programme management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile and MSP
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills