IT Project Manager

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking an IT Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Kent. This hybrid role involves leading complex projects to align with business goals, oversee timelines and budgets, and ensure stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, particularly with housing and asset management systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex IT projects.
• Knowledge of Agile and Prince 2 methodologies.
• Experience with Integrated Housing Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for project objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for user testing and adoption.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Risk Management

Change Control

Continuous Improvement

Education

Prince 2 Certification

Agile Foundation Level

Tools

Integrated Housing Management Systems

Asset Management Systems

Civica Cx

Job description

IT Project Manager

Based in Kent, hybrid – 2 days on site

Length: 12 month FTC

Salary: £50,000 per annum

Inside IR35

We are working with a Kent based Housing Association to recruit and an IT Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead end-to-end project management activities, from initiation through execution and closure
• Ensure all project deliverables meet established business requirements and quality standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and success criteria
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Embed and oversee a robust change control process, ensuring strict adherence to the organization’s new Project Framework
• Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to support user testing, training, and the adoption of new systems and processes
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within project teams

Experience and knowledge required:

• Proven experience managing complex IT projects across multiple departments or business units
• Prince 2/Agile Foundation Level
• Knowledge and experience of implementing Integrated Housing Management Systems and Asset Management Systems, ideally Civica Cx
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools
• Demonstrated ability to implement change control processes and drive compliance with project frameworks