IT project Manager - Blackburn - Up to £80,000 base + benefits

Opus Recruitment Solutions; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global independent convenience vendor is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join their growing Digital PMO function. The role involves managing project scopes, budgets, and timelines for well-known brands like Starbucks and KFC. Candidates should have proven project management experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies. The position requires travel to the Blackburn office 4-5 days a week, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Full private health care for you & the family

10% annual bonus

Strong pension plan

Retail discounts across partner brands

Salary reviews & performance-based bonuses

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience with scope definition and budget management.
• Experience in fast-paced environments and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, manage budgets, and timelines for major brands.
• Collaborate with senior PMO members in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Prince2 Certification

Tools

ServiceNow

SAP

Job description

Job Description

I'm currently supporting a leading global independent convenience vendor who are actively growing their Digital PMO function with an experienced IT project Manager.

The IT project manager will be vital in defining the scope, budget management & timelines across a series of projects for house hold name brands including Starbucks, Subway, KFC & more!

This is a fast paced, dynamic environment where you will be supported by/& collaborating with senior, experienced members within the PMO function.

What they are looking for:

• Proven project management experience & ability to define the scope & objectives & timelines
• Budget management per project
• Excellent communication skills, effectively liaise with stakeholders & team leadership
• Knowledge of Waterfall & Agile methodologies
• Adaptable to work in changing, fast paced environments
• Experience with ServiceNow is desirable
• Experience with SAP implementations is desirable
• Experience within financial services/banking environments is desirable
• Prince2 Certification is desirable
• Travel to office 4-5 days a week in their Blackburn office is required

What they offer:

• Up to £80k base salary
• Full private health care for you & the family
• 10% annual bonus
• Strong pension plan
• Huge retail discounts across all their partner brands!
• Salary reviews & Performance based bonuses
• 25 days annual leave which increases year on year of service