IT Project Manager

Gravitas Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim IT Project Manager to lead delivery of complex technology and digital transformation initiatives.

You will work with senior stakeholders, technical teams and suppliers to translate strategy into outcomes, focusing on governance, risk management and measurable results.

This role requires a delivery mindset, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex IT and digital transformation projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to identify and manage delivery risks and issues.
• Proven leadership to build trust in fast-moving environments.
• Experience bringing structure to complex delivery landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of technology and digital transformation initiatives.
• Oversee governance, risk management and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, technical teams and suppliers.
• Translate strategic goals into successful delivery across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery mindset

Risk management

Leadership

Governance

Multi-workstream management

Job description

Interim IT Project Manager (Digital & Technology Transformation)

We are supporting a Local Authority who is seeking an experienced Interim IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex technology and digital transformation projects.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a motivated, delivery-focused professional who can quickly build credibility, inspire confidence, and drive change across a diverse and fast-moving environment.

The Role

You’ll lead a varied portfolio of initiatives, which may include:

• Infrastructure upgrades
• Cloud migration activity
• System implementations
• Wider digital transformation programmes

Working closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers and service leads, you’ll translate strategic goals into successful delivery - maintaining a strong focus on governance, risk management, and measurable outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication skills and confident stakeholder engagement
• A delivery mindset (outcomes-focused, not just planning-focused)
• Proven ability to identify and manage risks/issues proactively
• Strong leadership presence; able to build trust quickly
• Experience bringing structure and clarity to complex delivery environments
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and competing priorities
• Resilient, professional, and solutions-oriented approach
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability