IT Project Manager

Alexander-Dennis; Larbert; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Alexander Dennis is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead technology change across the organisation. You will drive a portfolio of projects from initiation through to implementation, coordinating engineering, operations, and IT teams, and ensuring delivery aligns with business objectives.

The role requires strong planning, governance, risk management and stakeholder communication, with exposure to PRINCE2, Agile or similar methodologies. Experience in manufacturing or enterprise IT is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering business and technology change programmes within complex organisations.
• Strong planning, governance, risk management and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects from initiation through to implementation, ensuring delivery is controlled and aligned to business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams to deliver meaningful change.
• Govern and report on project progress, risks and issues to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning & governance

Risk management

Communication skills

Tools

PRINCE2

Job description

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Any UK Site

Our Vision & Why It Matters

At Alexander Dennis, our vision is to lead the evolution of sustainable on-road mass transportation and mobility.

We design, deliver, and support market-leading buses and coaches that help reduce emissions, improve air quality, and keep communities connected. Every role contributes to that mission whether you’re engineering, driving sales, improving production, or supporting our customers.

What You’ll Do

As an IT Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering technology change across the organisation. Working within the IT function, you’ll manage a portfolio of projects that support key business areas including Engineering, Operations, Business Systems, Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Customer Solutions.

You’ll be responsible for driving projects from initiation through to implementation, ensuring delivery is controlled, well-governed and aligned to business objectives. Working closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams, you’ll help deliver meaningful change that improves efficiency, enhances capabilities and supports Alexander Dennis' long‑term strategic goals.

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for an experienced project manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering business and technology change programmes within complex organisations. You will be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and confident working with stakeholders at all levels.

You’ll bring strong planning, governance, risk management and communication skills, alongside the ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and third‑party suppliers. A proactive approach, commercial awareness and the ability to drive projects through to successful completion are essential.

Bonus if you have

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering or enterprise IT environments.
• Knowledge of Engineering Systems, ERP platforms or other business‑critical applications.
• Experience working within PRINCE2, Agile, APM or similar project delivery methodologies.
• Experience delivering digital transformation, automation, process improvement or AI‑enabled change initiatives.
• A recognised Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, PMP or equivalent.

What We Offer

Because we know that to deliver on our vision, people have to feel supported and inspired:

Impact: Be part of something that’s changing cities, improving air quality, helping public transport evolve.

Development & Growth: Training programmes, mentorship, opportunities to take on new roles, broaden skills.

Culture & Belonging: An inclusive environment; your voice matters; we treat people fairly.

Perks & Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

Our Values – What Guides Us

These are more than words on a page, they shape how we work, what we stand for, and how we build trust with our customers, communities, and each other.

Safety: The health and wellbeing of our team members, and the safety of our products, are our top priority.

Quality: We strive for excellence in our products, services, and all that we do.

Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency and integrity, treating each other with respect in a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions, seeking to build trust and earn a reputation for excellence and reliability.

Teamwork: We work with our team members, our supplier partners, and our customers to pursue mutual benefits.

Sustainability: We seek long term success for our business, our communities, and the environment through responsible sourcing, lean manufacturing, and sustainable operations.

If you are an internal applicant, you have a responsibility to inform your current line/department manager and local human resources representative before applying for the role.