IT Project Manager

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global company is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join their London office. This permanent role involves creating and managing project plans, engaging with stakeholders, and delivering technology solutions. Candidates should have at least 2 years of project management experience within IT and familiarity with Agile and PRINCE2 methodologies. The role includes a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Salary is £90,000 - £95,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of project management experience within IT.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, and PRINCE2.

Responsibilities

• Creating and managing project plans.
• Defining project schedules and monitoring progress.
• Aligning project objectives with company goals.
• Delivering and installing technology solutions.
• Leading the process of issue identification.

Skills

Project management skills

Experience of Kanban

Experience of Scrum

Experience of Waterfall frameworks

ITIL or ITSM experience

Understanding of AGILE methodologies

PRINCE2 – Foundation

AGILE – CSM

Job description

IT Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join a global FTSE 250 company based out of our London office. This is a Permanent role with a typical 3 days in the office / 2 days working from home arrangement.

Date: 9 Jan 2024
Sector: IT
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £90,000 - 95,000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: db090124c

This role will require hands‑on Project Management experience working within standard project frameworks. You will be the main point of contact for assigned deliverables, changes, and projects covering all aspects of the IT lifecycle.

Experience of acquisition projects and office moves is also very useful.

This role may require work to be completed outside of the standard office hours and may also require travel throughout the UK and to other offices where needed.

Key Areas of Focus

• Ensure that all key projects and changes are transitioned to global support teams.
• Plan, organise, and direct tasks related to ongoing projects in the company.
• Ensure all project‑related risks and decisions are recorded, owned, and managed.
• Work with key stakeholders, architects and project team to create accurate plans with timelines.
• Act as a point of escalation for project‑related requests and technology solutions.
• Provide regular and up‑to‑date status reports to the business.
• Create and manage project documentation.
• Communicate with stakeholders about scheduling, staffing and technical requirements.
• Assist the PMO team to continuously improve processes and visibility of the project management portfolio.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Creating and managing project plans with the project team.
• Defining project schedules, allocate resources, and monitor progress.
• Aligning project objectives with company/departmental goals, and making sure the project team is clear on requirements and objectives.
• Delivering and installing technology solutions.
• Helping the project team with the design and development tasks.
• Leading the process of issue identification and resolution.
• Managing the risk tracking process.
• Monitoring and managing project scope.
• Managing project documentation.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Skills & Experience

• Project management skills (with at least 2 years of project management experience within IT) to deliver changes and improvements.
• Experience of Kanban, Scrum and Waterfall frameworks.
• ITIL or ITSM experience preferred (ITIL Foundation would be desirable).
• Understanding of Waterfall, AGILE, and PRINCE2 methodologies.
• PRINCE2 – Foundation (required).
• AGILE – CSM (desirable).