IT Project Manager

Wates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned development company in Greater London seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to drive IT investment strategies and manage high-impact projects. The role involves leading teams, defining project scopes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in IT project management, a background in Agile and PRINCE2 methodologies, and strong communication skills. This position is based in Finsbury Park with occasional travel to Manchester.

Benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager.
• Expertise in PRINCE2 or similar project management methodologies.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects within the Operational Application Programme.
• Define scope, outputs, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage risks, compliance reporting, and supplier selection.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business.
• Ensure successful delivery of technical and business solutions.

Skills

IT Project Management

Agile methodologies

PRINCE2 (or similar)

Leadership skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Facilities Management

Job description

The Vacancy

IT Project Manager - Join WPS!

Location: Finsbury Park (with occasional travel to Manchester)

Experience: 5+ years in IT Project Management

About the Role

We're looking for a dynamic IT Project Manager to join our WPS team , driving IT investment strategies and delivering high-impact projects across our property services business. You'll work closely with our Facilities Management Business Analyst to define requirements, select suppliers, ensure compliance, and implement robust project processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to own projects end-to-end , from planning and governance to delivery and stakeholder engagement. If you thrive on challenges and love making things happen, this role is for you!

What You'll Do

• Lead IT projects within the Operational Application Programme
• Define scope, outputs, timelines, and budgets
• Manage risks, compliance reporting, and supplier selection
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business
• Drive projects using Agile and formal methodologies
• Ensure successful delivery of technical and business solutions

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience: 5+ years as an IT Project Manager
• Methodology expertise: PRINCE2 (or similar), Agile experience
• Strong communication & leadership skills
• Organised & detail-oriented - able to juggle multiple priorities
• FM sector experience (Facilities Management) is a big plus!

Why Join Us?

• Work on strategic IT investments shaping the future of property services
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Based in Finsbury Park , with flexibility and occasional travel

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us deliver the future of IT in property services!

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link : National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises :

Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

Awards

BEST PROJECT

Inside Housing Development Awards

WINNER

2022 Construction News Awards Winner

GOLD AWARD

Investors in People 2022

GOLD AWARD

Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards

TOP 50 EMPLOYERS

2022 Top 50 Employers for Women

WINNER

2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards