IT Project Manager

Michael Page (UK); Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing renewables business in Leicester is seeking a Project Manager to oversee IT, Digital and Automation projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in delivering transformation projects, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in project management methodologies like Agile and PRINCE2. The role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £55,000, along with 23 days of annual leave, pension scheme, and enhanced maternity benefits.

Benefits

23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience delivering business or digital transformation projects.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies such as Agile and PRINCE2.
• Experience coordinating both technical and business resources.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee digital and process improvement projects.
• Apply project methodologies while managing risks and issues.
• Track and report on measurable improvements from projects.

Skills

Project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2)

Strong organisational and planning skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Recognised qualifications (PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, PMP)

Tools

CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot)

Job description

• Project Management in an innovative, growing renewables business in Leicester
• Exciting work with IT, Digital and Automation Projects

About Our Client

This organisation operates in the energy and renewables industry and is known for its focus on innovation and efficiency. As a growing SME company, it provides a truly supportive environment where employees can make a meaningful impact within the technology department.

Job Description

• Plan, execute, and oversee digital and process improvement projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned to business objectives.
• Apply appropriate project methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2), maintaining risk, issue, and dependency management.
• Contribute guidance and ideas to help the business innovate and improve its practices using technology.
• Work with business leaders to prioritise initiatives and manage expectations around scope, timelines, and benefits.
• Provide day-to-day oversight for delivery resources including Digital Business Analyst(s) and Systems Developers, ensuring effective collaboration.
• Support rollouts and adoption of new systems and processes, embedding them into business operations.
• Track and report on measurable improvements delivered by projects, ensuring alignment to the business transformation agenda.
• Help refine project practices, knowledge sharing, and lessons learned across the function.

The Successful Applicant

Essential

• Proven experience delivering business or digital transformation projects.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - comfortable engaging at all levels.
• Ability to balance governance with pragmatism, adapting methods to suit the project.
• Experience coordinating both technical and business resources.

Desirable

• Recognised qualifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, PMP, or Agile certifications.
• Experience with low-code/no-code solutions or CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot).
• Background in business process improvement.
• Familiarity with working alongside Business Analysts and Developers in delivery teams.
• Knowledge of change management frameworks.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £55,000 per annum.
• 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced maternity benefits.
• We are looking for candidates open to contribute to ideation and innovation sessions held in the brand new Leicester office.
• Due to this we would like to meet candidates who like to do things in person.