IT Project Manager

Elevate Recruitment.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an IT Project Manager with at least 5 years of project management experience and a strong knowledge of financial services. The role involves managing significant IT projects in a fast-paced environment, coordinating with various third parties, and implementing changes to IT systems. Offering a competitive salary up to £55K and excellent benefits in a vibrant city center location.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of IT industry experience required.
• Minimum 5 years in project/program management, including planning and budget management.
• Business knowledge in the financial services sector is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of major IT projects and multiple medium-sized projects.
• Coordinate with multiple third parties and resources across locations.
• Implement changes to IT systems and technical architecture.

Skills

IT industry experience

Project management experience

Business knowledge in financial services

Project management tools and processes

SDLC methodologies knowledge

Communication and interpersonal skills

Influencing and negotiation skills

Prince2 or MSP qualification (ideal)

Job description

IT Project Manager required ideally with experience of implementing a range of applications in a financial services environment.

The role is based in West Yorkshire and will be responsible for managing the delivery of major IT projects / multiple medium sized projects. These projects often involve multiple third parties, delivery by resources in multiple locations/countries, changes to multiple IT systems and the introduction, removal or modification to technical architecture together with significant business change.

IT Project Manager - Skills / Qualifications/ Experience

• Minimum 5 - 8 years IT industry experience
• Minimum 5 years project / programme management experience including planning, reporting, budgetary and issue/risk management
• Business knowledge (Financial services sector)
• Project management tools and processes
• Strong knowledge across a variety of SDLC methodologies (e.g. waterfall and agile) and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills both with internal stakeholders and 3rdparty suppliers.
• Ideally a professional Project management qualification ie Prince2 or MSP

This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting fast moving financial services organisation paying a salary up to £55K + excellent benefits in a city centre location.