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# IT Project Manager

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Coventry, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Infrastructure, Microsoft Project, PRINCE2, Systems Integration, Rollup
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/it-project-manager/54070770

## About the Role

5+ Years of PM Experience: Proven track record delivering mid-to-large scale IT, technology, and business improvement projects end-to-end.
Open Industry Background: We welcome talent from any sector-financial services, retail, tech, logistics, manufacturing, or built environment.
Broad Technical Acumen: Comfortable navigating software delivery, infrastructure, applications, and general systems integration alongside technical specialists and BAs.
Recognised PM Credentials: Certified in PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent project delivery methodologies.
️ Tool Proficiency: Solid experience working with Microsoft Project, Planner, Azure DevOps, or similar work-management tools.
Pragmatic, Collaborative Style: A roll-up-your-sleeves mentality, calm composure under pressure, and a natural ability to connect with and motivate teams.
️ Stakeholder Influence: Polished, persuasive communicator capable of translating technical concepts into business value.
Bonus / Nice-to-Haves: Exposure to the Data & AI landscape, or prior experience with Common Data Environments (CDE) and infrastructure projects (desirable, but not mandatory).

## Description

We have an exceptional opening for a versatile, proactive IT Project Manager to join our established IT delivery team at our Coventry head office.

In this role, you will lead mid-to-large scale technical programmes and projects end-to-end. You'll partner closely with a talented, multidisciplinary group of IT professionals-including Business Analysts, Project Managers, Engineers, and Developers-while actively guiding and mentoring fellow team members.

We are looking for a true generalist IT Project Manager who is pragmatic, isn't afraid to "roll up their sleeves," and brings positive energy and strong leadership to a hard-working, fun environment!, Delivery Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, advise, and support peer PMs and technical teams across medium to large-scale initiatives.
High-Touch Stakeholder Management: Build trusted relationships with business leaders, cross-functional teams, and external technology vendors.
Business Cases & Scoping: Collaborate with stakeholders to craft solid project briefs, PIDs, scopes, budget proposals, and tangible benefit tracking.
Governance & PMO Health: Drive projects through established PMO frameworks, producing clear governance documentation and presenting transparent project health reporting to boards.
️ Delivery Methodologies: Confidently select and execute the right framework (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) across the entire project lifecycle.
Planning & Resourcing: Manage schedules, critical paths, dependency maps, and resource allocations to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
️ Risk & Change Control: Proactively identify project risks, unblock delivery bottlenecks, and manage change requests across scope, schedule, and spend.
Testing & Handover: Oversee testing plans, quality gates, and sign-offs to guarantee a smooth transition into live operational support.
Continuous Improvement: Facilitate post-implementation reviews and lessons-learned sessions to continuously improve delivery playbooks., Timeline: Interviews commencing from 11th November.
️ Stage 1 (1 hour): Technical & competency-based interview focusing on your IT project delivery experience and methodology.
Stage 2 (30 mins): Informal conversation with a senior leader to discuss culture, team fit, and overall vision.