IT Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee the delivery of critical IT projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of project management experience and a strong background in IT infrastructure transformation. You will be responsible for managing project lifecycles, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can contribute to significant technology integrations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT Project Management with demonstrable delivery experience.
• Experience in Cyber Security compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials.
• Prince2 Practitioner and/or APM PMQ Qualified is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery lifecycle of IT Projects ensuring adherence to standards.
• Strong communication with stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations.
• Create and execute detailed project delivery plans.

Skills

Project Management Methodology (APM / Prince 2)

Cyber Security & Compliance Standards (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST)

IT Technical Expertise

Leadership & Team Management

Communication

Organisation

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Job description

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The IT Project Manager plays a critical role in managing the delivery of IT projects. This role requires a strong project delivery background with a proven track record of successful technology integration & transformation projects in highly regulated industries. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for developing and executing plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to Element’s technology strategy and security standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Management throughout the delivery lifecycle of a portfolio of IT Projects ensuring adherence to established standards, security protocols, compliance requirements and best practices.
• Strong communication & collaboration with key stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, manage expectations and build effective working relationships
• Creation and execution of detailed project delivery plans including timelines, resource allocation and risk mitigation strategies.
• Management and reporting of project progress, budget and risks identifying and resolving roadblocks or issues through strong project governance & decision making
• Ensuring successful handover to operational teams, providing knowledge transfer, documentation, and training as required.
• Conducting post-project reviews to evaluate success and identify areas for continuous improvement

Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT Project Management with demonstratable project delivery experience of IT Infrastructure transformation involving Site facilities, Data Centres, Networks & Cloud technologies within a mid/large scale business
• Experience of Cyber Security compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials
• Prince2 Practitioner and/or APM PMQ Qualified is an advantage
• Experience of working within a Global cross-functional team environment.
• Commercially astute with experience of key procurement processes & budget management responsibility for projects up to £2M in value
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Skills

• Project Management Methodology (APM / Prince 2)
• Cyber Security & Compliance Standards (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST)
• IT Technical Expertise (Degree, Technical Role)
• Leadership & Team Management
• Communication
• Organisation
• Negotiation
• Problem-Solving
• Budget Management

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.