IT Project Manager

EMBS Technology; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Derby-based technology business is seeking a Senior Project Manager with over 4 years of project management experience. The role involves overseeing IT projects, ensuring effective documentation, and maintaining client relationships. The candidate must be Prince2 qualified or have an equivalent qualification. This hybrid position requires strong project planning skills and the ability to work closely with technical teams. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing firm with a clear career progression path to Programme Management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience managing IT projects end-to-end.
• Prince2 qualified (or equivalent recognized PM qualification).
• Strong background in project planning, governance, and documentation.
• Comfortable being client-facing and managing customer expectations.
• Experience working with or overseeing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support technical colleagues within the business.
• Drive projects forward in a customer-facing environment.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and work independently.

Skills

Project planning

Governance

Documentation

Client-facing

Technical team oversight

Education

Prince2 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Location

Derby (Hybrid – 3 days on site after induction)

Clearance

Must be eligible for SC Clearance (British or Dual Citizenship)

Project Manager (Senior)

We’re working with a Derby-based technology business to help them recruit an experienced Project Manager. This is a fantastic role for someone with 4+ years’ project management experience who thrives on structure, documentation, and driving projects forward in a customer-facing environment. The company delivers complex IT solutions across enterprise-scale and secure environments, so they’re looking for someone who can not only plan and document effectively, but also represent them confidently to clients. You’ll also oversee and support technical colleagues within the business, so an ability to work closely with delivery teams is key. What’s really exciting is that they are in a significant period of growth, particularly with their new long‑term contract which you will be a huge part of. Joining now means you’ll be part of that journey from the outset, gaining exposure to large-scale, high‑profile projects and playing a key role as they expand their delivery capability.

Why this role?

• A chance to work on high-impact IT projects with real client exposure
• Strong focus on project planning, governance, and documentation – perfect if that’s your strength
• Hybrid working (3 days on site in Derby after induction)
• Clear career path: this role can naturally progress into a Programme Manager position
• A fast-paced environment where you’ll need to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work independently

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years’ experience managing IT projects end-to-end
• Prince2 qualified (or equivalent recognised PM qualification)
• Strong background in project planning, governance, and documentation
• Comfortable being client-facing and managing customer expectations
• Experience working with or overseeing technical teams (developers, engineers, etc.)
• A self-sufficient individual who can take ownership, adapt to shifting priorities, and deliver results
• Eligible for SC clearance (British or Dual Citizenship)

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Project Manager who’s ready to step into a role with more client ownership, more autonomy, and a clear development pathway into Programme Management.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting