IT Project Manager

Kiota Recruitment; Chandler's Ford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a technically strong IT Project Manager to lead data and finance system projects. This pivotal role focuses on driving project success by blending technical delivery with strategic business impact. Candidates should have experience in data transformation, SaaS, and finance systems, alongside excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a salary between £70,000 and £80,000 with bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering data and IT projects within a commercial or industrial setting.
• Experience implementing finance systems, data warehouses, SaaS platforms, and Microsoft-based solutions.
• Confident and collaborative, able to influence decisions and maintain project momentum.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of IT and data projects across multiple business areas.
• Manage the implementation of finance systems and SaaS platforms.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into clear solutions.

Skills

Project management

Data transformation

SaaS platforms

Finance systems

Communication skills

Education

Relevant project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)

Tools

SharePoint

Azure

Job description

Chandlers Ford – £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We are working with a respected engineering group seeking an IT Project Manager to lead data and finance system projects as part of a major digital transformation programme across the UK and Europe. This role blends technical delivery with strategic business impact - managing end-to-end implementation of data, SaaS, and finance platforms while ensuring projects meet commercial objectives, timelines, and budgets. With equal focus on data transformation and IT delivery, this is a pivotal position for a technically astute Project Manager who can balance process, people, and technology to deliver measurable results.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of IT and data projects across multiple business areas, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion
• Manage the implementation of finance systems, SaaS platforms, data warehouses, and SharePoint integrations
• Oversee full project lifecycle activity from planning, scoping, and design through to testing, deployment, and post-launch review
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into clear, achievable solutions
• Report on project progress, risks, dependencies, and key metrics to senior stakeholders
• Promote strong governance, documentation, and communication across all project phases
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and effective stakeholder engagement throughout each delivery
• Work collaboratively with internal IT, finance, and operations functions to improve systems integration and data flow

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven track record delivering data and IT projects within a commercial or industrial setting
• Experience implementing finance systems, data warehouses, SaaS platforms, and Microsoft-based solutions
• Strong understanding of SharePoint, Azure, and IT infrastructure
• Methodical, process-driven mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical content into business-friendly language
• Confident and collaborative, able to influence decisions and maintain project momentum
• Relevant project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile advantageous
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel nationally and occasionally within Europe (pool car available)

Summary

Position: IT Project Manager

Location: Chandlers Ford

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Start: Notice dependent

If you are a technically strong IT Project Manager with experience in data transformation, SaaS, and finance system delivery - and enjoy leading complex projects that make a tangible business impact - we'd like to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details