IT Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead IT and digital projects. In this role, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will utilize your extensive experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, along with your proficiency in project management tools, to drive project success. The position offers a competitive salary, a performance-related bonus, and a range of flexible benefits, all within a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Pension plan

25 days annual leave

Health & wellbeing support

Learning & development

Retail discounts

Flexitime

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience across the software development lifecycle.
• Certified Prince2 Practitioner with expertise in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver successful implementation of IT/Digital projects across the organization.
• Implement and maintain governance controls for compliance and risk management.

Skills

Project Management Experience

Prince2 Practitioner Certification

Waterfall Methodology

Agile Methodology

Microsoft Project

ServiceNow SPM

SAP Solution Manager

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Tools

Microsoft Project

ServiceNow SPM

SAP Solution Manager

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Your newpany

A leading retailer based in the UK that also has a global presence, operating in multiple countries around the world.

Your new role

Reporting into the PMO Manager, you will be responsible for delivering the successful implementation of IT/Digital-based projects across the organisation. You will work with senior stakeholders across various departments, as well as technical SMEs and external partners/suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of projects, within budget. Additionally, you will implement and maintain robust governance controls to ensure compliance with organisational policies and standards, and to manage risks effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive Project Management Experience: 5+ years of managing projects through the full software development lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery from initiation to closure.
• Certified Prince2 Practitioner: Holder of Prince2 Practitioner Certification, proficient in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, or equivalent certification.
• Methodological Expertise: Skilled in applying both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies to suit project needs and ensure efficient delivery.
• Proficient in Project Management Tools: Experienced in using Microsoft Project, ServiceNow SPM, and SAP Solution Manager/Cloud ALM for effective project planning, tracking, and management.
• Advanced Microsoft Tools Proficiency: Highly skilled in utilizing Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams for data analysis, presentation, collaboration, and communication.

What you'll get in return

You can expect a basic salary in the region of £60,000 to £70,000 (depending on experience), along with a performance-related bonus, pension, and 25 days annual leave, along with a range of flexible benefits around health & wellbeing support, learning & development, retail discounts, and flexitime. Candidates must be based in the East Lancashire region as the role requires an onsite presence up to 5 days a week.