377946 – IS Project Manager

Merseyside Police; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced ICT Project Manager to lead successful delivery of projects. You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and suppliers to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery that meets defined requirements.

The role involves monitoring budgets and timelines, engaging with users and stakeholders, managing risks, and reporting progress to senior management.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent is required.
• Strong communication, organisation and negotiation skills are essential.
• Experience using project management methodologies is required.
• Good knowledge of IT systems and stakeholder management is essential.
• Experience delivering IT systems or similar projects in large/complex organisations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• ICT project management and implementation the role will oversee delivery from start to finish.
• Coordinate project teams and suppliers, monitor budgets and timelines.
• Meet with users and stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback.
• Manage risks, issues and deadlines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Report progress to senior management and manage project handover and closure.
• Oversee testing and implementation of new IT systems.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Communication

Risk management

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Work Pattern:Monday – Friday, 36.5 hours per week,

PAYE Pay Rate: £24.72 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role:
Manage the successful delivery of ICT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget and to the agreed requirements.

Typical Day Overview:
Coordinate project teams and suppliers, monitor budgets and timelines, meet with users and stakeholders, manage risks and issues, report on progress, and oversee testing and implementation of new IT systems.

Key Skills & Responsibilities:

• ICT project management and implementation
• Project planning, budgets and resources
• Managing risks, issues and deadlines
• Stakeholder and supplier management
• IT systems implementation and testing
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary project teams
• Contract and supplier negotiation
• Reporting progress to senior management
• Managing project handover and closure
• Strong communication, organisation and negotiation skills

Essential Requirements / Qualifications:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent
• ICT project management training
• Previous experience delivering IT systems or similar projects in large/complex organisations
• Experience using project management methodologies
• Good knowledge of IT systems
• Strong stakeholder, management and negotiation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and project control experience