IT Project Manager

Proactive.IT Appointments; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join their team in Exeter. The candidate should have over 5 years of project management experience and strong stakeholder management skills. This role involves managing cross-functional projects, utilizing various project management tools like MS Project and Jira, and promoting collaboration within the team. A hybrid work model is offered, with a competitive daily rate of £400-£500.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of complex projects.
• Set clear goals and success measures.
• Create and maintain project plans and budgets.
• Handle risks and project alignment.
• Keep leaders informed through regular updates.
• Promote process improvements.
• Encourage team ownership and collaboration.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Project management tools (MS Project, Jira)

Education

BSc degree in Business, Management or technology

Certified in PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile

Job description

£400 – 500 per day

IT Project Manager

Exeter, Devon | Hybrid (3 days per week) | £400-£500 per day | 6 Months Initial (Extension Likely)

Our client, a well‑established and respected market leader in their industry, is seeking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to high‑impact initiatives within a dynamic and forward‑thinking environment. The ideal candidate will bring over 7 years of proven experience successfully leading and delivering complex, cross‑functional projects within the technology space, demonstrating strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of complex, cross‑team projects
• Set clear goals, scope, and success measures tied to business needs
• Create and maintain project plans, budgets, and resource tracking
• Proactively handle risks, issues, and project alignment with company strategy
• Keep senior leaders informed through regular, clear updates
• Promote process improvements and refined project methods
• Encourage team ownership, collaboration, and innovation

Experience & Qualifications required

• 5+ years experience in project management
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Experienced with a variety of project management tools: MS Project or Jira etc.
• BSc degree in Business, Management or technology
• Certified in PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile

Desirable

• Experience implementing Dynamics365 or similar CRM
• Experience managing 3rd party vendors

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation.