IT Project Manager - 18mth FTC - Burton Latimer

ZipRecruiter; Burton Latimer; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced project manager in Burton Latimer to oversee complex IT/OT projects. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered on scope, on time, and within budget while managing a team and collaborating with external suppliers. With a focus on change management and project governance, this role requires relevant certifications and strong leadership qualities. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary & annual flexible benefits

Annual bonus (10%)

Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme up to 12%

Healthcare plan

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Knowledge of change management techniques.
• Project Management Certification (Prince2) or equivalent.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects or a program/portfolio of works.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Work with IT and the business to ensure effective implementation.
• Report to the IT PMO and ensure governance compliance.
• Manage a matrix project team and collaborate with external suppliers.
• Maintain project plans and monitor timescales and budgets.

Skills

Change management techniques

Project Management Certification

Leadership

Team management

Managing complex projects

Job description

Job Description

Description

We are not supporting candidates who require sponsorship for this position. We utilise our Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support. We are committed to promoting equality throughout Weetabix, especially within our recruitment processes. We are always looking to enhance our teams with diverse skills, experience, backgrounds, and personalities. If your skills and experience are different and you believe you can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, we would love you to send us your CV or apply!

No candidate will meet 100% of the desired qualifications, skills, and experience, but we aim to attract the right talent for our business growth. You might not be the perfect fit now, but we are always looking for talented people!

Closing date: 27th July

Interview process: Face-to-face at the Burton Latimer site

Working pattern: Hybrid, but flexible depending on team tasks and resources.

Weetabix Wednesday is a non-negotiable day where everyone comes into the office for business partnering and meetings.

We are dedicated to executing expansive IT/OT projects and programs with precision, ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget, and aligned with our executives' and project sponsors' expectations. Our goal is to fully integrate these initiatives with the broader Weetabix strategy, including the IT/OT Roadmap, while adhering to the IT PMO Governance framework for consistent delivery.

(Please note the responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive):

• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Work with IT and the business to ensure effective implementation, handover, and acceptance of change.
• Report to the IT PMO and ensure governance compliance with regular updates to the OT Programme Manager and Steering Group.
• Agree on project benefits and track them post-implementation.
• Manage a matrix project team, collaborate with external suppliers and staff to achieve project goals.
• Define and implement detailed delivery approaches for each project stage.
• Produce and own all project management deliverables using established methodologies.
• Maintain project plans, monitor timescales and budgets, report variances, and escalate issues as needed.
• Build resource plans and track resource utilization.
• Monitor risks and issues, and take mitigation steps.
• Identify stakeholders and develop communication plans.
• Work with the wider IT PMO team to review and improve processes.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of change management techniques.
• Project Management Certification (Prince2) or equivalent.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects or a program/portfolio of works.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & annual flexible benefits.
• Annual bonus (10%).
• Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme up to 12%.
• Annual salary review.
• Company car package.
• Healthcare plan.
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (partnered with Grocery Aid).
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Dependants and carers leave.
• Additional time off for fertility treatment and neonatal care leave.
• Flexible working policies.
• Working parents support group.

For more information, visit our website: https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/

Note: Our policy is not to advertise salaries; we benchmark based on skills and experience, which need to be evidenced upon application and screening.