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# Senior IT Project Manager

- **Company:** Tilt Recruitment Limited
- **Location:** Wilmslow, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/senior-it-project-manager/tilt-recruitment-limited-job108312499

## About the Role

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in technology transformation and a genuine passion for leading and developing people?, * Proven experience delivering complex IT projects and technology transformation.

 * Background in system implementations, migrations, integrations and technology change.
 * Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies.
 * Confident managing budgets, risks, resources and senior stakeholders.
 * Experience working with technical teams and international stakeholders would be beneficial.
 * Relevant sector experience within retail, hospitality, travel or leisure.

People Management & Leadership

 * At least five years' experience in a formal people management role.
 * Proven ability to manage, motivate and develop a team of project professionals.
 * Experience of performance management, regular one-to-ones, objective setting and PDRs.
 * A track record of improving team capability and driving continuous improvement.
 * A confident and supportive leader who can have difficult conversations, address underperformance and get the best out of people.

## Description

We're working with our long-standing client that is undergoing an exciting period of change. They're looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex IT projects and transformation initiatives, whilst taking responsibility for developing and managing an established project team.

This is a role that combines strategic project delivery with hands-on people leadership. You'll need to be confident managing complex programmes, influencing senior stakeholders and driving change, but equally comfortable coaching individuals, managing performance and building a high-performing team.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Lead the delivery of complex IT projects, system implementations, migrations and transformation initiatives.
 * Manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies and timelines.
 * Lead and develop the project team, setting objectives, allocating work and driving accountability.
 * Take ownership of performance management, including regular one-to-ones, PDRs and personal development plans.
 * Coach and mentor team members, addressing underperformance and recognising success.
 * Drive continuous improvement, developing team capability and improving delivery processes.
 * Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
 * Engage with international colleagues to ensure UK requirements align with wider group technology strategy.