ICT Application Project Manager

DEDICATE RECRUITMENT LTD; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charity organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an Application Project Manager to oversee data-driven projects and software development. The role involves managing relationships with suppliers, improving service delivery, and ensuring project compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project management, a solid understanding of GDPR and data security, and proficiency in MS Power BI. A full UK driving licence is required as the role covers multiple sites. This is a hybrid position requiring 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and change management.
• Experience in software development oversight.
• Strong customer-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all data-driven projects and software development.
• Maintain supplier relationships and improve ICT service delivery.
• Coordinate external development partners to ensure project efficiency.

Skills

Project and change management

Software development oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Customer-facing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Power BI

GDPR and data security understanding

Education

Formal Project Management qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking an 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 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.