ICT Application Project Manager

Dedicate Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charity in the UK is seeking an ICT Application Project Manager to oversee data-driven projects and software development. The role involves managing supplier relationships, improving ICT services, and ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials. Applicants should have proven project management experience, proficiency in MS Power BI, and knowledge of GDPR. This hybrid position offers a 37.5 hours workweek.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and change management.
• Experience in software development oversight.
• Strong customer-facing skills.
• Solid understanding of GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data-driven projects and software development.
• Maintain supplier relationships.
• Improve ICT service delivery.
• Support Cyber Essentials compliance.

Skills

MS Power BI

Project management

Change management

Data security

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Formal Project Management qualification (or equivalent experience)

Job description

We are seeking an ICT Application Project Manager for a respected charity providing education, care, and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities. With over 600 learners and residents supported by around 700 staff, the charity s ICT network and software systems are vital to ensuring safety, communication, and service excellence every day.

Reporting to the Head of Information Services, the ICT Application Project Manager will oversee all data-driven projects and software development across the organisation. You will manage one direct report and coordinate external development partners, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, securely, and within budget.

The role involves maintaining supplier relationships, improving ICT service delivery, developing change management processes, and supporting Cyber Essentials compliance.

The Application Project Manager will have proven experience in project and change management, software development oversight, and stakeholder engagement.

You will be proficient in MS Power BI for data visualisation and reporting, experienced in building and maintaining data staging environments and implementing caching strategies to improve performance.

With strong customer facing skills, you will bring leadership, analytical, and communication skills coupled with a solid understanding of GDPR and data security. A formal Project Management qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required as this role is set across three sites.

This is a hybrid role, 37.5 hours a week.