IT Project Manager

TESTQ TECHNOLOGIES LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider located in East Midlands is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager. The successful candidate will lead technology projects ensuring delivery within scope and budget. This role requires at least 7 years of project management experience, proficiency in Agile methodologies, and strong stakeholder management skills. The salary range is between GBP 58,200 and GBP 70,000 per annum with options for part-time and fixed-term contracts.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of experience in IT project management.
• Proven record of delivering medium to large-scale technology projects.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of IT projects.
• Defining project objectives and deliverables.
• Manage stakeholder communication and project risks.

Skills

IT project management

Software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Asana

Azure DevOps

Job description

Reference: TQ2425_2131_457
Vacancy: 1
Job title: IT Project Manager
Location: Leicester

Job Purpose

TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and Solutions Company whose offerings span over a variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain, and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on a continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment. The IT Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering technology projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires strong leadership, technical understanding, and communication skills to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project risks, and ensure alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will bring both strategic vision and hands‑on project delivery experience within a dynamic IT environment.

Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities)

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects, ensuring adherence to project scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Define project objectives, deliverables, success criteria, and resource requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate internal resources and third‑party vendors to ensure smooth execution of all project phases.
• Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Manage stakeholder communication, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and dependencies.
• Oversee change management processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and minimal disruption.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, data security, and quality standards.
• Manage project budgets, forecast costs, and ensure financial accountability.
• Facilitate Agile or Waterfall project delivery methodologies as per organisational standards.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7–12+ years of experience in IT project management, with a proven record of delivering medium to large‑scale technology projects.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) and IT infrastructure management.
• Experience managing cross‑functional technical teams in a matrix environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and vendor contracts effectively.
• Excellent problem‑solving, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong experience in end‑to‑end IT project delivery, including software development, infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, ERP/CRM implementations, or cybersecurity initiatives.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, Asana, Smartsheet, or Azure DevOps.
• Solid understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies and ability to tailor approaches based on project type.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation, and deployment pipelines) is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) principles and tools such as ServiceNow or BMC Remedy, and a working understanding of information security frameworks like ISO 27001 or NIST.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills to manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure alignment between business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing cloud migrations, infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Understanding of containerisation and orchestration – Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools – Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bamboo, or CircleCI.
• Understanding of data management, ETL pipelines, and data integration tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, dbt, Airflow).
• Familiarity with data warehousing and BI tools – Snowflake, Power BI, Tableau, Looker.
• Exposure to database systems – MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB.

Other Key skills

• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication skills
• A thorough approach and self‑starter
• Focus on quality and delivery
• Working together in teams
• Leadership and effective decision making
• Flexible attitude
• Excellent customer service

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or equivalent.

Salary and Dates

Salary: GBP 58,200 to GBP 70,000 per annum
Published Date: 03 November 2025
Closing Date: 02 December 2025

Evaluation

CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and References

Job Type

Full‑time, Permanent (Part‑time and Fixed‑Term option available)