IT Project Manager

FirstGroup Internal; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport and infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to help shape the IT project delivery function. This role involves overseeing project delivery, ensuring high standards in documentation, facilitating communication, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have robust project management experience and excellent communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders. This opportunity promotes diversity and inclusivity in a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management with internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitation experience for project events is desirable.
• Proactive working style with the ability to work at pace.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aspects of project delivery as agreed with the Senior Project Manager.
• Develop planning, scope, timescales, budget, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure project plans and documentation meet high standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management methodologies

Collaboration

Job description

What is the job?

This isa great opportunityfor the right candidate to help shape, mould and redefine the IT Project Management function.

To be a key member of the IT project delivery function within the wider IT team, responsible for contributing to, and the delivery of, various work packages, workstreams and small/medium projects initiated from within IT and/or wider business projects and initiatives.

You’ll ensure the IT project delivery function delivers the right outcomes for colleagues and customers, doing so safely, effectively and efficiently and following the GWR project management methodology and adoption of best practice. You’ll help support and mature the IT project delivery function's reputation as a team that delivers on-time and on-budget.

What will I be doing?

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To deliver allocated aspects of project delivery (work packages, workstreams, projects) as agreed with the Senior Project Manager, through the use of appropriate tools and methods to include:

• Planning – Of project, workstreams and work packages Definition and Requirements gathering (including workshop facilitation)
• Definition of objectives & outcomes – work with stakeholders to agree objectives and outcomes
• Stakeholder and communication plans – application of proportionate and appropriate communications to support the delivery of project / work streams / work packages
• Scope, Timescales, schedule, key milestones (Identify and Agreed)
• Constraints – Safety Management. Delivering change in a way that adheres to the safety environment of the railways
• Budget – support the generation of business cases for continued justification and delivery focus where required
• RAIDD; Risk, assumptions, issues and dependences, decisions
• Ensure assigned projects/work packages are delivered in accordance with appropriate business project methodologies and all required stages and governance gateways are adhered to

• Ensure project plans and documentation are completed to a high standard using GWR project tools

• Provide information and support to the Snr Project Manager on planned/project progression reports for distribution to appropriate governance boards and reporting requests

• Facilitate project meetings for allocated projects / initiatives where required

• Perform project assurance, quality reviews and change control when required for assigned projects/initiatives

• Participation in internal working groups and workshops when required

• Provide an active role in the wider IT team, supporting colleagues, contributing to discussions and driving a ‘can do' attitude

• Be inquisitive, drive continuous improvements and look to challenge the status quo where improvements are identified
• Support the Senior Project Manager in delivering across the IT change portfolio

What sort of person are you looking for?

You’ll need to be:

• A effective Project Management lead with fantastic communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships across functions and layers

• Expert project manager who’s able to provide process and rigour to projects

• Knowledgeable of project methodologies and processes

• Proficient in the management of project assurance, quality reviews and change control

• Able to demonstrate strong collaborative working style

What do I need to have?

• You must be experienced in project management, working within internal and external stakeholders.
• Desirable to have facilitation experience ranging i.e. project kick start events
• A proactive approach to work and be able to work at pace

To Apply:

For further information, please contact David Cleverly, Senior IT Project Manager.

Please submit your application online via the internal FirstGroup careers website: https://internal-careers.firstgroup.co.uk/

In case of technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

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We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

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