IT Project Manager

Experis
Carterton, United Kingdom
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 131K

Job location

Carterton, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Application Lifecycle Management
VoIP
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project Servers
Team Foundation Server
Network Installation Services
Citrix Systems
PRINCE2
Scrum
Cisco networks
Server Operating Systems & Platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of business-critical projects. You will play a key role in ensuring projects deliver measurable value, on time and within budget, while adhering to structured project management methodologies., * Implement and maintain structured project management processes to ensure effective delivery of IT projects

  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, allocating resources and overseeing day-to-day delivery
  • Monitor progress against key milestones, proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies
  • Conduct quality reviews and escalate concerns relating to scope, timelines, or deliverables as needed
  • Maintain comprehensive project documentation in line with IT governance standards
  • Coordinate communication across various business units to align on scope, budget, risks, and resources
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to identify and prioritise opportunities for business improvement
  • Ensure supportability and lifecycle considerations are integrated into solution design
  • Guarantee solutions align with defined technology frameworks and standards

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in IT Project Management within complex environments
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget using structured methodologies
  • Strong experience in software/application project delivery (essential)
  • Infrastructure project experience (desirable)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently (typically 4-5)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project (Project Server experience advantageous)
  • Experience working with both in-house teams and third-party suppliers
  • Solid understanding of modern IT technologies and delivery frameworks

Technical Knowledge

Essential:

  • Agile delivery experience (Scrum, AgilePM or similar certifications preferred)
  • Understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
  • Experience managing development workflows (TFS knowledge advantageous)

Desirable:

  • Infrastructure project exposure including:

  • Network installations

  • Server environments

  • Cisco, Citrix, and VoIP technologies, * PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent Project Management certification

  • Agile or Scrum certification (preferred)

Key Competencies

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Highly organised with excellent time management
  • Collaborative mindset with a proactive, "can-do" attitude
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments

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