IT Project Manager

Apply now!; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Arvato in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead end-to-end IT and business-change initiatives at the Hams Hall site in Birmingham. The role requires coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and timelines, and delivering projects on time and to high standards.

Travel between Arvato sites is required, and you will build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers while championing process improvements and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT or business-change projects.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Experience juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Experience with methodologies like PRINCE2 or Agile is desirable.
• Collaborative team player focused on customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects from initiation through implementation and handover.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets and resource requirements.
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies with mitigation plans.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and third-party suppliers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor progress and report to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment with scope, quality and governance standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Communication

Multitasking

PRINCE2/Agile

Problem solving

Job description

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

Job Description

Hams Hall, Birmingham

Up to £40,000 per annum

Full Time | Monday–Friday

Drive Technology. Deliver Change. Make an Impact.

At Arvato, we’re passionate about delivering innovative supply chain and customer service solutions for some of the world’s leading brands. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our team at our Hams Hall site.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated project professional to lead a range of IT and business change initiatives, working with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver projects on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Travel between the Arvato sites will be required.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT projects from initiation through to implementation and handover.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets and resource requirements.
• Manage project risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation plans are in place.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and third-party suppliers.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, quality and governance standards.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing IT or business change projects.
• Strong project planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Experience working with recognised project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or similar is desirable.
• A collaborative team player with a focus on delivering excellent customer outcomes.

Additional Information

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days
• A life assurance policy that pays out 4 x Salary
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides you with confidential support, information, and advice to help you
• Employee Discount Scheme through Benefit Hub

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