IT Project Manager

Adecco; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join the South Yorkshire Police Force in Sheffield. The role involves overseeing IT projects, managing budgets, and ensuring project delivery aligns with quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a diploma in a relevant field and expertise in project planning techniques like PRINCE2. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, promoting professional growth and an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to present complex information clearly.
• Experience in a law enforcement agency or emergency service IT setting (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the delivery of IT projects.
• Manage project budgets and monitor costs.
• Facilitate team appointments and manage performance.
• Identify and manage risks for successful projects.
• Contribute to professional practices in IT project management.

Skills

Project planning techniques (PRINCE2)

IT Service Management (ITIL Foundation)

Organisational Skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma-level education in a relevant subject

Degree-level education in a relevant subject area

Job description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a IT Project Manager to work within the South Yorkshire Police Force.

Location: Sheffield

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: £19.78 per hour

End Date: until at least the end of March 2026

Working Pattern: Full Time Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a passion for delivering impactful projects? Do you want to be part of an organisation that values innovation and collaboration in the public services sector? If so, we want to hear from you!

Role Purpose

Join our dynamic team to deliver small, medium, and large-scale IT projects that make a difference in Humberside and South Yorkshire Police. You will play a crucial role in ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Delivery: Design and oversee the delivery of a range of projects, utilising multi-disciplinary teams. Monitor progress, resolve issues, and take corrective actions as needed.
• Governance & Support: Define project governance arrangements and secure the necessary project support.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure effective quality assurance and integrity of projects, aligning with corporate standards.
• Budget Management: Manage project budgets, monitoring expenditure and costs against benefits throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership: Facilitate team appointments, manage performance, and promote professional development and wellbeing.
• Stakeholder Communication: Manage communications with all stakeholders, ensuring clarity and appropriateness in content and format.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage risks to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of professional practises within the IT Programme and Project Management space.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma-level education in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in project planning techniques such as PRINCE2, ideally at an enterprise level.
• Excellent ability to present complex information clearly.
• Holder of ITIL Foundation or comparable experience in IT Service Management.
• Strong organisational Skills in managing multiple priorities effectively.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree-level education in a relevant subject area.
• Experience in a law enforcement agency or emergency service IT setting.
• Familiarity with commercial markets and supplier management.

Why Join Us

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Inclusive Environment: We are committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sectors of the community.

If you are ready to embrace the challenge and make a meaningful impact through your work, we encourage you to apply today!

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the perfect fit for this role. We can't wait to hear from you!

Join us in creating a brighter future through innovative IT solutions in public services. Let's make a difference together!

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