IT Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to oversee complex projects from start to finish. This role involves direct client interaction and requires a strong grasp of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. You will ensure timely delivery and quality standards while managing stakeholder relationships. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for project management and a proven track record of success, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Employee assistance programme

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience as an IT Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of IT project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of IT projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Skills

IT Project Management

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting for our valued client, who are a market-leading provider of IT Project Management Services. They are currently looking for an IT Project Manager to join their team on a permanent contract, 5 days per week, working on client sites within the Warrington/Manchester region, with some opportunity to work from home, client/project dependent.

The IT Project Manager role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a profit share bonus, employee assistance programme, company pension scheme, and life assurance.

The Role of Project Manager As an IT Project Manager, you will be directly client facing, and responsible for leading and managing all aspects of IT projects, from conception to completion. This includes planning and scheduling, risk management, communication, and stakeholder management. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of IT project management methodologies, as well as experience in managing complex projects. You should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as you will be working closely with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• All aspects of client-side project management; accountability for project delivery
• Definition, scoping and planning of multi-disciplinary projects
• Stakeholder management
• Business case development
• Business change management
• Selection and implementation management
• Benefits tracking

About youCandidates will have a proven track record of delivering complex technical IT projects, ideally with a minimum of 4-5 years experience within a dedicated IT Project Manager role. You need to have a UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and already hold the right to work in the UK, as our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time. You will be experienced in:

• both Agile and Waterfall methodology
• building key client relationships and managing stakeholders
• benefits tracking to ensure the benefits are realised and the project is successful
• financial management, of all related project expenditure, hardware, software, capital and op-ex.