IT Project Manager

McGregor Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an IT Delivery Lead / Project Manager in Northampton for a major banking client's Salesforce transformation. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years in IT project management and experience with software implementations. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 plus benefits as part of a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive base salary

Exposure to large-scale transformation

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in project or delivery roles.
• Experience in delivering software/IT implementations, ideally CRM or Salesforce-related.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery in hybrid environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end Salesforce and software implementation workstreams.
• Manage sprint planning, backlogs, and delivery roadmaps.
• Coordinate with engineering and business teams.

Skills

IT Project Management

Agile delivery

CRM implementation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Scrum

Kanban

Job description

IT Delivery Lead / Project Manager (AVP)

Experience Required: 2-6 years in project / delivery roles
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 base + benefits
Location: Northampton (2 days per week onsite) | Hybrid
Industry: Major Banking Client (Anonymous)
Focus: Salesforce Transformation / Software Implementation Delivery

Overview

We are hiring an IT Delivery Lead / Project Manager (AVP level) with 2-6 years of hands‑on delivery experience to join a major banking client on a significant Salesforce transformation programme.

This role is ideal for someone who has worked on software implementation projects and is ready to step into a larger, more complex enterprise environment. You will lead delivery activity across multiple technology workstreams, working closely with engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Banking experience is a bonus but not a requirement.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to‑end Salesforce and software implementation workstreams, ensuring successful planning, execution, and release.

• Manage sprint planning, backlogs, delivery roadmaps, and release schedules.

• Coordinate with engineering, architecture, QA, business analysts, and product teams.

• Maintain RAID logs and provide regular delivery updates to senior stakeholders.

• Ensure delivery aligns with technology governance, quality standards, and project controls.

• Support system integrations and technical dependencies across teams.

• Identify risks and drive mitigation actions.

• Mentor junior team members and support continuous improvement of delivery practices.

Skills & Experience Required

• 2-6 years of experience in IT Project Management, Delivery Management, or similar.

• Experience delivering software/IT implementations, ideally CRM or Salesforce‑related (any large enterprise system also suitable).

• Strong understanding of Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban) and hybrid environments.

• Ability to work confidently with technical teams (developers, architects, testers).

• Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to manage delivery in matrixed teams.

• Banking or regulated‑industry experience helpful but not required.

• Delivery or PM certifications (Agile, Scrum, PMP, Prince2, SAFe) advantageous.

What's on Offer

• AVP-level position on a flagship enterprise CRM programme.

• Exposure to a large‑scale transformation environment.

• Collaborative culture with strong technology focus.

• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in Northampton office.

• Competitive £45-60k base salary + benefits.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.