Information Technology Project Manager

Addition+; Cheltenham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to guide delivery on high-profile programmes. The role involves managing large-scale IT projects within the government and defence sectors, utilizing both agile and traditional methods. The ideal candidate has a strong background in agile software project management and experience in stakeholder engagement. This position offers a home-based working environment with flexitime and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Matched pension

Private healthcare

Learning budget

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing agile software projects, ideally within government or large organisations.
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and ceremonies.
• Eligible for high-level security clearance (British citizen, UK resident for the last 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of delivery for large-scale IT projects within government and defence.
• Managing project planning, tracking and reporting.
• Balancing agile and traditional project management.

Skills

Agile Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Conflict Resolution

Team Leadership

Commercial Awareness

Tools

Kantata

Job description

IT Project Manager

Helping government and defence organisations solve complex challenges, this consultancy is known for delivering high-quality software solutions that make a real difference. As part of their continued growth, they’re looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to guide delivery on a high-profile programme.

Role Overview

• Location: Home based – Cheltenham


• Package: Competitive salary + benefits


• Industry: Technology / Government & Defence

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of delivery for large-scale IT projects within government and defence.


• Managing project planning, progress tracking, reporting and escalation where needed.


• Balancing agile and traditional project management to keep delivery on track.


• Building strong relationships with partners, stakeholders and customers.


• Leading and motivating cross-functional teams, driving collaboration and continuous improvement.


• Adapting delivery methods to suit project needs, including agile and scaled agile frameworks.


• Actively contributing to the wider delivery community, sharing best practice and mentoring colleagues.

Main Skills Needed

• Experience managing agile software projects, ideally within government or large organisations.


• Strong understanding of Agile principles and ceremonies.


• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution.


• Commercial awareness covering budgets, risk and forecasting.


• Ability to build, support and lead high-performing teams.


• Experience with Kantata - desirable


• Eligible for high-level security clearance (British citizen, UK resident for the last 5 years).

What’s in It for You

• Home based working environment.


• Flexitime with a 37.5-hour week designed around you.


• Matched pension and private healthcare.


• Learning budget for training, courses, and conferences, plus a dedicated career coach.


• Inclusive, supportive culture with regular socials, away days and company-wide events.


• Access to wellbeing support, including 24/7 counselling and employee assistance.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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