IT Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading certification company based in Crawley is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee the delivery of IT projects. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in IT project management, particularly in infrastructure transformation, and excellent communication skills. The role includes managing project lifecycles, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards. This position offers competitive compensation and is located on-site in Crawley.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT Project Management experience in IT Infrastructure transformation.
• Commercial awareness with procurement and budget management experience for projects up to £2M.
• Excellent organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery lifecycle of a portfolio of IT projects.
• Communicate with key stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Create detailed project plans, including timelines and resources.

Skills

Project Management Methodology (APM / Prince2)

Cyber Security & Compliance Standards (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST)

IT Technical Expertise

Leadership & Team Management

Communication

Organization

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

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IT Project Manager, Crawley, West Sussex

Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

The IT Project Manager plays a critical role in managing the delivery of IT projects. This role requires a strong project delivery background with a proven track record of successful technology integration & transformation projects in highly regulated industries. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for developing and executing plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to Element’s technology strategy and security standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery lifecycle of a portfolio of IT projects, ensuring adherence to standards, security, compliance, and best practices.
• Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, manage expectations, and build effective relationships.
• Create and execute detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, and risk mitigation.
• Report on project progress, budget, and risks; resolve issues through strong governance and decision-making.
• Ensure successful handover to operational teams, providing knowledge transfer, documentation, and training.
• Conduct post-project reviews to evaluate success and identify improvements.

Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 7+ years in IT Project Management, with experience in IT Infrastructure transformation, Site facilities, Data Centres, Networks & Cloud technologies.
• Experience with Cyber Security compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials.
• Prince2 Practitioner and/or APM PMQ qualification is advantageous.
• Experience working within a global, cross-functional team.
• Commercial awareness with procurement and budget management experience for projects up to £2M.
• Excellent organizational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to explain technical concepts to varied audiences.

Key Skills

• Project Management Methodology (APM / Prince2)
• Cyber Security & Compliance Standards (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST)
• IT Technical Expertise
• Leadership & Team Management
• Communication
• Organization
• Negotiation
• Problem-Solving
• Budget Management

Company Overview

Element is a rapidly growing testing, inspection, and certification company with over 9,000 employees across 270 sites in 30 countries. Our purpose is to make tomorrow safer than today by ensuring products, materials, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. We support customers from early R&D through regulatory approvals and production, helping achieve quality, sustainability, and market access.