ICT Project Manager

Liverpool City Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Flexibility First agile working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Progression and training

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Travel Pass Schemes

Car lease salary sacrifice

Family friendly leave

Gym memberships

Employee volunteering

Job summary

Liverpool City Council in Liverpool is seeking an experienced ICT Project Manager to lead transformational programmes across the ICT & Digital estate. You will plan, sponsor and deliver complex solutions within cost, time and quality constraints.

The role requires knowledge of Local Government services, and a strong background in Agile or Prince2 project management, with a proven delivery track record. You will work across the LCC estate to provide the best technology solutions for staff and the

Responsibilities

• provide the ICT & Digital department with the resource required to implement transformational programmes of work across the LCC estate
• Delivery of complex ICT & Digital solutions across the department and LCC estate to defined cost, quality and delivery parameters in line with project management principles
• Interpret customer requirements, identify project objectives and confirm client expectations. Specifying project scope, producing and maintaining detailed plans, risks and issues logs and agreeing budgets with clients. Effectively leading internal and external work groups to deliver project objectives
• The role of ICT Project Manager is key to the delivery of transformational change across the ICT & Digital department and wider LCC estate
• Knowledge of Local Government Services; understanding of Agile or Prince2 project management framework; proven project delivery
• Driven to deliver the best service to staff and the public by implementing effective technology solutions for the City

Job description

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Job Reference liverpoolcitycouncil/TP/694/2302

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent Full Time

Working Hours:

35

Location:

Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool

Closing Date:

23/10/2026

Job Category:

IT and Digital

Region / Division:

Liverpool

Business Unit:

Job Introduction

Job title: ICT Project Manager

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces - there's really something for everyone!

The role:

• The role of the ICT project manager will be to providethe ICT & Digital department with the resource required to implement transformational programmes of work across the LCC estate
• Delivery of complex ICT & Digital solutions across the department and LCC estate to defined cost, quality and delivery parameters in line with project management principles
• In the role of ICT Project Manager, you are expected to interpret customer requirements, identify project objectives and confirm client expectations. Specifying project scope, producing and maintaining detailed plans, risks and issues logs and agreeing budgets with clients. Effectively leading internal and external work groups to deliver project objectives
• The role of ICT Project Manager is key to the delivery of transformational change across the ICT & Digital department and wider LCC estate
• Your demonstrable knowledge as a qualified project manager should include a good knowledge of Local Government Services. A detailed understanding of the Agile or Prince2 project management framework and a have a track record of project delivery
• The role of ICT Project Manager requires an individual with drive and passion to make a difference. Someone who wants to work in a dynamic workplace to be, where no two days are the same and the work is always interesting and varied. Their goal is simply to provide the best possible service to the staff and Public of Liverpool City Council by implementing the most appropriate technology solutions for the City

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression -opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Vicki Boult via [e-mail]

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