IT Project Manager

Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in delivering IT projects on time and within budget. The candidate must have a strong understanding of project management methodologies and excellent communication skills. This position offers a chance to manage diverse projects and ensure effective execution for various stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives.
• Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, resources, and timelines.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification

Tools

Jira

Trello

MS Project

Asana

Job description

Overview

As an IT Project Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams to deliver a range of IT projects on time, within scope, and within budget. You will act as a key liaison between technical teams and stakeholders ensuring clear communication, strong planning, and effective execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT projects using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies


• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with business objectives


• Develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, resources, and timelines


• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with governance standards


• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and stakeholder meetings


• Communicate project updates to stakeholders and senior management


• Ensure user acceptance testing and successful deployment of solutions

Requirements

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager or in a similar role


• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)


• Excellent organizational and leadership skills


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Experience using project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, MS Project, Asana)


• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus