IT Project Manager

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Coventry; Híbrido; GBP 63.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking an IT Project Manager for a Coventry-based, hybrid role. The position leads mid-to-large scale projects end-to-end, partnering with BAs, engineers and developers.

You will mentor peers and manage governance, budgets and benefits tracking to deliver value. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of PM experience, Prince2/APM credentials, and strong MS Project/Azure DevOps skills.

Formación

• 5+ years of PM experience delivering mid-to-large IT projects end-to-end.
• Open industry background across any sector welcome.
• Broad technical acumen in software delivery, infrastructure, applications, and integration.
• PM credentials: PRINCE2, APM or equivalent.
• Tool proficiency with Microsoft Project, Planner, Azure DevOps or similar.
• Pragmatic, collaborative style with ability to motivate teams.
• Stakeholder influence: translate technical concepts into business value.
• Nice-to-haves: exposure to Data & AI or experience with CDE/infrastructure.

Responsabilidades

• Delivery leadership and mentorship across medium to large initiatives.
• High-touch stakeholder management with senior leaders and vendors.
• Develop business cases, scopes, budgets and benefit tracking.
• Governance and PMO health reporting up to boards.
• Choose and apply Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid methods across projects.
• Plan, schedule, and resource across critical paths and dependencies.
• Identify risks, manage changes, and unblock delivery.
• Oversee testing plans, quality gates and handover to operations.
• Facilitate post-implementation reviews and knowledge sharing.

Descripción del empleo

IT Project Manager

Location: Coventry (Hybrid: typically 2-3 days in-office, flexible remote balance)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum

About Us

Looking to advance your career with an industry-leading, progressive organisation delivering tier‑one solutions across both public and private sectors?

The Opportunity

We pride ourselves on driving impactful, tech‑enabled outcomes for our teams, partners, and clients within a forward‑thinking, collaborative culture.

We have an exceptional opening for a versatile, proactive IT Project Manager to join our established IT delivery team at our Coventry head office.

In this role, you will lead mid‑to‑large scale technical programmes and projects end‑to‑end. You’ll partner closely with a talented, multidisciplinary group of IT professionals‑including Business Analysts, Project Managers, Engineers, and Developers‑while actively guiding and mentoring fellow team members.

We are looking for a true generalist IT Project Manager who is pragmatic, isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves, and brings positive energy and strong leadership to a hard‑working, fun environment!

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, advise, and support peer PMs and technical teams across medium to large‑scale initiatives.
• High‑Touch Stakeholder Management: Build trusted relationships with business leaders, cross‑functional teams, and external technology vendors.
• Business Cases & Scoping: Collaborate with stakeholders to craft solid project briefs, PIDs, scopes, budget proposals, and tangible benefit tracking.
• Governance & PMO Health: Drive projects through established PMO frameworks, producing clear governance documentation and presenting transparent project health reporting to boards.
• Delivery Methodologies: Confidently select and execute the right framework (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid) across the entire project lifecycle.
• Planning & Resourcing: Manage schedules, critical paths, dependency maps, and resource allocations to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
• Risk & Change Control: Proactively identify project risks, unblock delivery bottlenecks, and manage change requests across scope, schedule, and spend.
• Testing & Handover: Oversee testing plans, quality gates, and sign‑offs to guarantee a smooth transition into live operational support.
• Continuous Improvement: Facilitate post‑implementation reviews and lessons‑learnt sessions to continuously improve delivery playbooks.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ Years of PM Experience: Proven track record delivering mid‑to‑large scale IT, technology, and business improvement projects end‑to‑end.
• Open Industry Background: We welcome talent from any sector‑financial services, retail, tech, logistics, manufacturing, or built environment.
• Broad Technical Acumen: Comfortable navigating software delivery, infrastructure, applications, and general systems integration alongside technical specialists and BAs.
• Recognised PM Credentials: Certified in PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent project delivery methodologies.
• Tool Proficiency: Solid experience working with Microsoft Project, Planner, Azure DevOps, or similar work‑management tools.
• Pragmatic, Collaborative Style: A roll‑up‑your‑sleeves mentality, calm composure under pressure, and a natural ability to connect with and motivate teams.
• Stakeholder Influence: Polished, persuasive communicator capable of translating technical concepts into business value.
• Bonus / Nice‑to‑Haves: Exposure to the Data & AI landscape, or prior experience with Common Data Environments (CDE) and infrastructure projects (desirable, but not mandatory).

Interview Process

Format: 100% Virtual / Remote video call.

Timeline: Interviews commencing from 11th November.

Stage 1 (1 hour): Technical & competency‑based interview focusing on your IT project delivery experience and methodology.

Stage 2 (30 mins): Informal conversation with a senior leader to discuss culture, team fit, and overall vision.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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