IT Project Manager

Reed Technology; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consultancy is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to deliver multiple IT projects in Manchester, focusing on both technical solutions and stakeholder management. The candidate should have a strong background in managing medium to large-scale projects and be able to work collaboratively to ensure successful project delivery while adapting to business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing projects worth £1m+.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of current technologies.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and to budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex IT projects with multiple workstreams.
• Create and maintain project documentation.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks.

Skills

Experienced IT Project Manager

Proven experience managing medium to large-scale IT projects

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Ability to influence and deliver solutions

Resilience and creativity

Tools

Prince2

AI Project Management

Security project management

Job description

Overview

IT Project Manager – Manchester/Remote (once per week). £48K-£64K.

An IT Project Manager is required for our client based in Manchester. The successful candidate will deliver multiple IT projects across the organisation, ensuring systems and services meet the needs. You will work closely with internal teams and third parties to implement new or improved IT solutions. The ideal candidate will have a technical background.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex IT projects with multiple technical and business workstreams.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with business cases.
• Create and maintain project documentation (plans, initiation docs, board papers).
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.
• Conduct structured tenders in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
• Build and manage positive relationships with third-party suppliers.
• You will not be expected to line manage immediately, though it may be required over time where you will support and develop team members.

Essential Skills

• Experienced IT Project Manager
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale IT projects (£1m+), ideally using Prince2 or similar.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of current technologies. Examples of projects you will be working on - AI Project, MFA, Server upgrade, F5 Load balancer replacement, Contact centre replacement project, Security projects, Endpoint detection project, Livelink to SharePoint, SQL Upgrade etc
• Can deliver projects effectively- You'll need to deliver projects on time and to budget and make sure they deliver benefits and make sure people are ready for the changes
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence, adapt, and deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Resilience, creativity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable

• Leadership experience, including team development, performance management, and inclusive practices