IT Project MANAGER

Gravitas Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Gravitas Group is seeking an IT Project Manager on a 6-month contract in the United Kingdom. The role combines hybrid working with occasional on-site presence, starting 30/09/2026.

You will lead critical technology change programmes, oversee MRI Housing Management System upgrades, and coordinate contractor onboarding across multiple workstreams. You will drive governance, engage stakeholders, and ensure delivery momentum through cross-functional teams, including Senior Business Analysts and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex technology change programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple IT and business change projects.
• Manage the upgrade and enhancement of the MRI Housing Management System.
• Oversee mobilisation and implementation of additional MRI modules.
• Coordinate onboarding and integration of contractors into core systems.
• Provide governance for the Awaab's Law Phase 2 programme.
• Maintain project plans, risk registers, budgets and resources.
• Drive collaboration between IT, operations, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Lead Senior Business Analysts to ensure outcome-focused delivery.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder management

MRI HMS knowledge

System upgrades

Contractor onboarding

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

IT Project Manager

Contract Summary Box:
Location: Flexible Hybrid Working (with occasional onsite presence as required)
Contract Length: 6 Months
IR35 Status: Pending Confirmation
Start Date: 30/09/2026

The IT Project Manager contract involves leading critical technology and business change initiatives within the organisation. This role requires managing multiple projects, overseeing stakeholder engagement, and driving project delivery across various workstreams. The position offers a dynamic environment where strategic oversight and operational delivery are essential.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager delivering complex technology change programmes
• Stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and external suppliers
• Experience delivering projects involving Housing Management Systems (HMS), ideally MRI
• Managing system upgrades, implementations, and module mobilisations
• Overseeing data and application-focused project workstreams
• Ability to coordinate multiple concurrent projects and maintain delivery momentum

Nice to Have

• Experience within the housing sector
• Knowledge of MRI Housing software and modules
• Experience managing compliance-driven projects, including Awaab's Law initiatives
• Supporting contractor onboarding and system integration programmes

Role Overview

The IT Project Manager will oversee a portfolio of critical technology projects, including the upgrade and enhancement of the MRI Housing Management System and the onboarding of contractors. The role entails providing governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivery management for key initiatives such as Awaab's Law Phase 2. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners is vital to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple IT and business change projects within the organisation
• Manage the upgrade and enhancement processes for the MRI Housing Management System
• Oversee mobilisation and implementation of additional MRI modules
• Coordinate onboarding and integration of contractors into core systems and processes
• Provide governance and oversight for the Awaab's Law Phase 2 programme
• Maintain project plans, risk registers, dependencies, budgets, and resources
• Drive collaboration between IT, operational teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Lead and direct Senior Business Analysts to ensure outcome-focused delivery

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Availability to start on 30/09/2026
• Location: On-site with hybrid working flexibility
• Proven experience delivering complex technology change projects

If you have the required skills and availability, please apply with an updated CV.