IT Project Manager

Iris Software Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK software company is seeking a proactive IT Project Manager to lead cross-functional technology initiatives. You will manage the full project lifecycles, ensure alignment with business goals, and produce detailed reports. The right candidate will have experience in managing complex IT projects and knowledge of Agile, PRINCE2, and Waterfall methodologies. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the technology space.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex IT projects across multiple functions.
• Calm under pressure and flexible during change.
• Confident in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects, including infrastructure upgrades.
• Build detailed project plans and manage risks and changes.
• Run weekly project meetings and collaborate with various teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

PRINCE2

Waterfall methodologies

Tools

Asana

Clarizen

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Job description

We're seeking a proactive, detail-oriented IT Project Manager to lead cross-functional technology initiatives at IRIS. You'll manage full project lifecycles - from scoping & planning through execution & delivery - ensuring alignment with business goals, stakeholders, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects (servers, cloud, security, M&A, infrastructure upgrades)
• Build detailed project plans, RAID logs & stakeholder updates
• Run weekly project meetings, milestone reviews & workshops
• Collaborate with teams across Sales, HR, Marketing Ops & Finance
• Manage risks, issues & changes with precision
• Produce highlight reports, dashboards & KPI updates

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex IT projects across multiple functions
• Knowledge of Agile, PRINCE2 & Waterfall methodologies
• Skilled in tools like Asana, Clarizen, Microsoft Project & SharePoint
• Strong leadership, communication & problem-solving skills
• Calm under pressure, flexible during change & confident in decision-making

What success looks like

• 3 months: Deliver initial projects & align teams
• 12 months: Drive effective collaboration, reporting & risk management
• 2 years: Lead strategic transformation projects (M&A, infrastructure & enterprise software)

About IRIS Software Group

We're one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by:

• 1 in 6 UK employees paid via IRIS Payroll
• 100,000+ customers across 135 countries
• 50 of the Top 100 CPA firms in North America
• 12,000 schools & 4M UK families using our apps

Our award-winning solutions power payroll, HR, accountancy, and education - and we're proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work with accolades in Tech, Wellbeing & Women in the Workplace.