IT Project Manager

SGN; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joint-contribution pension (6% per 12%

Enhanced maternity & family leave

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Virtual GP & EAP

retail and leisure discounts

Job summary

SGN is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for Portsmouth to lead digital delivery projects from initiation to delivery within a hybrid work model. You will manage scope, budgets, risks and dependencies, while building strong stakeholder relationships and ensuring governance and quality controls across complex programmes.

Candidates should have experience in technology or business transformation projects, with PRINCE2/Agile/Waterfall knowledge and a proactive problem-solving approach.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in technology, digital, change or business transformation environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing project risks, budgets, timelines and resources.
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or Waterfall.
• The ability to influence, collaborate and drive delivery across multiple teams.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects through the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Building strong relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams.
• Leading project teams to deliver successful business outcomes.
• Managing project finances and providing regular forecasting and reporting.
• Ensuring effective governance, quality assurance and project controls are maintained.
• Supporting business change and helping embed new ways of working.
• Capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement across project delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

PRINCE2/AGILE/WATERFALL knowledge

Delivery governance

Cross-team collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager (Levels 1–3)

Portsmouth | Salary - 68k -85k (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Full-time | Hybrid

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

REQ5624

At SGN, we're investing in technology and digital transformation to deliver a safe and reliable service for our customers.

We're looking for Project Managers at all levels to join our Digital Delivery team. Whether you're an established Project Manager looking to develop your career or a Senior Project Manager experienced in delivering complex transformation programmes, you'll play a key role in delivering projects that support our operational and strategic ambitions.

You’ll lead projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, on time, within budget and to the expected quality standards.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

• Managing projects through the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies.
• Building strong relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams.
• Leading project teams to deliver successful business outcomes.
• Managing project finances and providing regular forecasting and reporting.
• Ensuring effective governance, quality assurance and project controls are maintained.
• Supporting business change and helping embed new ways of working.
• Capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement across project delivery.

What you will need

• We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:
• Experience delivering projects in technology, digital, change or business transformation environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing project risks, budgets, timelines and resources.
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or Waterfall.
• The ability to influence, collaborate and drive delivery across multiple teams.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

Desirable

• PRINCE2 certification.
• Experience delivering software, infrastructure, cloud or business transformation projects.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers.
• Knowledge of Lean or Kanban ways of working.
• Experience within a regulated or utility environment.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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