IT Project Manager

Natobotics; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to develop and execute project plans within a hybrid work model. You will manage relationships with stakeholders, report on progress, and ensure that projects meet delivery targets. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in IT project management, familiarity with banking technologies, and proficiency in project management tools like Jira and Confluence. This is a great opportunity for those looking to drive significant IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end IT project management experience.
• Experience in developing budget estimates and forecasting for IT projects.
• Knowledge of banking technologies across both front- and back-office systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans to maximize benefits while minimizing risk.
• Prepare detailed project estimates for review and approval.
• Monitor, manage, and report on project progress and risks.

Skills

IT project management experience

Budget estimation and forecasting

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Banking technologies knowledge

Relationship management

Project management tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Office)

Job description

Job title: IT Project Manager

Job location: Sheffield, UK

Job type: Contract

Job mode: Hybrid (3 days in office)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans to maximize benefits while minimizing risk.
• Prepare detailed project estimates for review and approval by business stakeholders.
• Drive execution against project plans, considering delivery approach, key milestones, dependencies, scope, resources, budgets, and quality, in line with the bank's change methodologies.
• Establish effective project controls, procedures, and quality assurance processes.
• Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships, providing regular updates and resolving high-priority project issues.
• Set the pace and operating rhythm of projects, fostering a culture of achievement and proactively removing barriers to success.
• Monitor, manage, and report on project progress, risks, dependencies, and issues to the Programme Manager or steering committees, making recommendations to support decision-making and maintain delivery targets.

Required Skills And Experience

• Proven end-to-end IT project management experience.
• Experience in developing budget estimates and forecasting for IT projects.
• Experience managing complex deliverables and strategic requirements, driving them to production.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, working across multiple geographies and time zones.
• Knowledge of banking technologies across both front- and back-office systems.
• Strong relationship management skills, with a track record of building internal stakeholder trust.
• Proficient with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Office.