IT Project Manager

ROSE & YOUNG RECRUITMENT LTD; Rugby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate projects while ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of project management experience and be proficient in project management methodologies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with a Bachelor's degree in a business-related field. This role offers a salary of approximately £70,000 - £72,000 per annum plus benefits, including UK and European travel.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince 2 required.
• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience is essential.
• Experience delivering Projects in an Agile environment is necessary.
• Budgetary and Financial Management skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors.
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Managing the relationship with 3rd party providers, end users and all stakeholders.
• Developing a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.

Skills

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, prioritise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Business related field

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Power BI

Job description

IT Project Manager

Salary c£70,000 - £72,000 per annum + Car Allowance

UK and European Travel

Planning, executing and closing of projects, working within time‑specific constraints, budgets and scope. Leading Project Teams, developing comprehensive plans, managing risks and communicating Project Status to Stakeholders.

This role requires strong leadership, communication and organisational skills to deliver value and align projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Effectively manage relationships and communications with project stakeholders
• Assist in the definition of projects
• Assist in developing spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Report project activities, timelines, impacts and implications to other project team members and stakeholders
• Ensuring resource availability and allocation
• Managing the relationship with 3rd party providers, end users and all stakeholders
• Developing a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Managing changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measuring project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Reporting and escalating to management as needed
• Tracking project performance and analysing the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Setting and meeting budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis
• Developing and sharing comprehensive project plans

Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Prince 2.
• Bachelor's Degree in a Business related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years Project Management experience
• Experience delivering Projects in an Agile environment
• Budgetary and Financial Management Skills - Cost estimation, tracking expenditures, managing financial resources

Technical Knowledge

• Knowledge of Project Management Methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
• Competent user of MS Project, Jira, Power BI

Skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, prioritise