IS Project Manager

JobsTrackR; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,258,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsTrackR in Liverpool requires an IS Project Manager to lead ICT and information systems projects from initiation to completion. The role is full-time hours on a temporary basis, based in Liverpool, with responsibilities across planning, budgeting, governance and delivery.

The successful candidate will gather and validate business requirements, develop robust project plans, manage cross-functional teams and suppliers, and report progress to senior stakeholders while ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• Experience managing ICT and information systems projects through the full lifecycle.
• Experience gathering and validating business requirements to align solutions with objectives.
• Ability to develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets and risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple ICT and information systems projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse and validate business requirements.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations and risk frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Manage supplier relationships including procurement activities and contract negotiations.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Requirements gathering

Project coordination

Tools

Project management software

Job description

IS Project Manager needed in Liverpool Paying £24.72 per hr ref 377946

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

• Key Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple ICT and information systems projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initiation and planning through to implementation and completion.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse and validate business requirements, ensuring solutions align with organisational objectives.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations and risk management frameworks.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, business users and third-party suppliers to deliver projects successfully and within agreed timescales.
  • Manage supplier relationships, including procurement activities, contract negotiations and performance monitoring.
  • Monitor project progress, budgets, risks and issues, providing regular status updates and reports to senior stakeholders.
  • Ensure projects adhere to established project management methodologies, governance frameworks and organisational standards.
  • Plan and oversee system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment and implementation activities.
  • Manage the transition of completed projects into operational support, ensuring effective handover and knowledge transfer.
  • Facilitate project review meetings and conduct post-implementation evaluations to identify lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Lead risk, issue and change management processes, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented.
  • Promote compliance with relevant Health & Safety requirements, policies and organisational procedures.
  • Build strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels, providing expert project management guidance and support.
  • Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring resources are effectively coordinated to achieve project objectives.
  • Ensure projects deliver agreed business benefits, quality standards and value for money while remaining within budget and schedule constraints

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