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You bring energy, influence, and commercial awareness to everything you do, building strong relationships and delivering meaningful outcomes that make a real difference., * A proven ability to lead delivery across cross-functional, complex programmes, navigating ambiguity with confidence * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels of the organisation * Sound commercial, financial, and governance judgement, enabling smart, informed decision-making * Experience operating in global, regulated environments, with a clear understanding of structure, risk, and compliance Your experience: * A track record of delivering IT or digital projects using structured and hybrid Agile approaches * Hands-on experience delivering incremental, release-based outcomes, driving continuous value through Agile methodologies * Proven success managing complex, multi-supplier environments and handling cross-system dependencies * Strong financial management and performance tracking capability, using metrics to drive delivery improvements and outcomes * Relevant certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, PSM, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent real-world experience ## Description National Grid is hiring an IT Project Manager to join our Technology team. This role is based in Warwick and operates under a hybrid working model. You'll play a key role in leading the successful delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives, supporting critical operations across our enterprise. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact IT and Digital projects that support critical business operations across both the UK and US. You'll take ownership of end-to-end delivery, leading initiatives from initial concept and planning through to successful execution and realisation of business value. Operating in a fast-paced, complex environment, you'll work across multiple stakeholder groups and supplier partners, ensuring alignment at every stage of the project lifecycle. You'll be responsible for navigating competing priorities, managing risk, and maintaining strong governance, all while keeping delivery on track and focused on outcomes that truly matter to the business. What You'll Do Project Delivery & Control * Lead end-to-end project delivery - from initial idea through to successful deployment and closure * Build and maintain clear, actionable plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables * Keep delivery on track by actively managing scope, timelines, budget, and quality * Take full ownership of RAID (risks, issues, actions, dependencies) and critical integration points * Use data, insights, and performance metrics to drive smarter, faster decisions Governance & Assurance * Ensure robust governance by applying frameworks and stage-gate controls throughout delivery * Provide clear, confident updates to governance forums and senior stakeholders * Proactively identify and escalate risks, issues, and changes to keep projects moving * Maintain alignment with architecture, security, procurement, and quality standards Financial & Commercial Management * Own project financials - managing budgets, forecasts, and cost control with precision * Ensure accurate financial tracking, reporting, and accountability at every stage * Align spend to approved funding and planned outcomes * Manage supplier commercials, ensuring strong cost performance and value delivery Stakeholder Engagement & Business Alignment * Build strong relationships across business, IT, and external partners * Align delivery with strategic priorities, business demand, and technology roadmaps * Communicate progress, risks, and key decisions with clarity and impact * Ensure every project delivers measurable business value and outcomes Supplier & Global Delivery * Lead and manage third-party suppliers to deliver against contractual commitments * Hold partners accountable for scope, quality, cost, and timelines * Coordinate delivery across UK, US, and global teams in a fast-paced environment * Seamlessly manage dependencies across teams, suppliers, and regions Delivery Excellence & Continuous Improvement * Deliver through a hybrid model, blending structured governance with Agile practices * Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business teams * Drive incremental, release-based delivery to maximise value early and often * Ensure smooth implementation, adoption, and transition into service * Champion continuous improvement to enhance delivery effectiveness and flow ## Related Videos - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Machine Learning for Software Developers (and Knitters)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/154-machine-learning-for-software-developers-and-knitters) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [The Neuro-Architecture of Productivity: How Work Environments Impact Cognitive Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1122-the-neuro-architecture-of-productivity-how-work-environments-impact-cognitive-performance) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [5 Step Guide to Managing New Job Expectations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/343-5-step-guide-to-managing-new-job-expectations)