IT Project Manager

Virtual Bridges; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Newport is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee IT project delivery. The role involves collaborating with business leaders and IT teams to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong project management background, financial management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working arrangements and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible working hours

On-site parking

Bonus scheme

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in IT project delivery.
• Strong project and portfolio management background.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of IT projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Vendor Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree-level education

Prince 2 Practitioner

Job description

We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our team in the Newport area. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working arrangements, flexible working hours, on-site parking, a bonus scheme, retail discounts, and more.

As an IT Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our client's IT solutions. You will work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors to drive projects forward, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery: Own the delivery of IT projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution.
• Solution Development: Collaborate with the IT team to review business requirements and propose suitable IT solutions.
• Procurement: Lead tender selection events with the procurement team as required.
• Business Case Development: Support project business cases by summarising costs, risks, timelines, and financial forecasts to secure investment approval.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and delivery across multiple teams and suppliers.
• Governance: Maintain robust governance and ensure project progress is tracked and aligned with organisational goals.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience: Experience in IT project delivery
• Project Management Background: Strong project and portfolio management background, with the ability to handle complex projects.
• Financial Management: Proven track record in financial management and delivering projects within varying contractual frameworks (e.g., Time & Materials, fixed cost).
• Contract Management: Solid experience in managing contracts and enhancing supplier delivery through well-structured agreements.
• Process Governance: Expertise in process and governance design and implementation.
• Vendor Management: Ability to manage vendor relationships and solve complex problems.
• Teamwork: Flexible approach to roles and responsibilities with a strong focus on teamwork.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clear and concise updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Education: Degree-level education (or equivalent).
• Certifications: Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent Project Management qualification highly desirable. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) or similar certification a plus.
  
  

Our client values innovation, teamwork, and personal growth. As part of the IT team, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the way we deliver technology solutions and improve operations for the future. If you are a proactive, solution-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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