IT Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a major manufacturing transformation programme focused on delivering new production capabilities and associated IT infrastructure. This is a key role within a large-scale, multi-workstream environment, responsible for ensuring critical projects are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality objectives.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, networking and communications projects, ideally within manufacturing, industrial or factory-based environments. You will work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers to drive delivery, manage dependencies and maintain effective governance throughout the project lifecycle., * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring delivery against key milestones and critical paths.

• Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, teams and third-party suppliers.

• Drive project progress, proactively managing dependencies, risks, issues and actions.

• Ensure robust governance and project controls are in place, including reporting, documentation and stakeholder communications.

• Produce regular project updates and highlight reports for programme leadership.

• Lead change control activities, including impact assessments and change request management.

• Manage project resources effectively to support successful delivery.

• Ensure project deliverables meet agreed quality standards and business objectives.

• Escalate delivery risks and issues where necessary to maintain programme objectives.

• Support technical discussions relating to infrastructure, networking and industrial systems.

• Facilitate lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within complex, multi-workstream programmes.

• Extensive experience delivering IT infrastructure, networking and communications projects.

• Strong background within manufacturing, industrial, engineering or factory-based environments.

• Experience managing project governance, reporting, controls and delivery frameworks.

• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, risk management and quality assurance.

• Experience managing project dependencies, stakeholder expectations and third-party suppliers.

• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience working within Prince2, Waterfall or hybrid delivery environments.

• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, high-pressure project environments