IT Project Manager

Cathcart Technology; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathcart Technology is recruiting an experienced IT Project Manager on a 6-month contract for a Liverpool-based role. You will lead complex, technology-focused projects from initiation through delivery, working closely with business and technology teams to ensure timely, compliant outcomes.

This contract requires 3 days onsite per week with a daily rate of £400 outside IR35. You will champion governance, risk management and stakeholder communication, delivering clear updates to sponsors and

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering projects within a complex business or technology environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation to delivery and closure.
• Develop project plans, timelines, governance structures and resource requirements.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and scope changes.
• Lead project meetings, workshops and stakeholder forums.
• Work closely with business and technology teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide clear reporting and updates to sponsors and senior stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of new processes and ways of working.
• Ensure projects adhere to governance, compliance and documentation standards.

Job description

IT Project Manager – Contract – Liverpool

£400/day (Outside IR35) | 6 Months | 3 Days Onsite

We’re recruiting on behalf of a large organisation in Liverpool for an experienced IT Project Manager to join on a 6-month contract. This is a great opportunity for a PM who enjoys leading complex, technology-focused projects and driving real change in a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation to delivery and closure


• Develop project plans, timelines, governance structures and resource requirements


• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and scope changes


• Lead project meetings, workshops and stakeholder forums


• Work closely with business and technology teams to ensure successful delivery


• Provide clear reporting and updates to sponsors and senior stakeholders


• Support the implementation of new processes and ways of working


• Ensure projects adhere to governance, compliance and documentation standards

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience delivering projects within a complex business or technology environment – ideally worked on large scale digital transformations


• Experience working on trading and merchandising in retail. For example, commercial management (trading) and product presentation and stock management/inventory systems (merchandising)


• Experience delivering supply chain-related projects, ideally within a retail environment


• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills


• Experience managing multiple priorities, risks and dependencies


• Solid understanding of project governance and change management principles


• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Desirable:

• Experience delivering technology transformation projects


• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies


• PRINCE2, APM or Agile certification

Contract Details:

• Rate: £400/day, Outside IR35


• Duration: 6 months


• Location: Liverpool, 3 days onsite per week