IT Project Manager 5280833

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government consultancy is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to coordinate and deliver projects under the Information and Data Management Programme. This role demands a degree level qualification and experience in project management within the public sector. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with standards. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, and immediate applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Prince 2 Practitioner certification is desirable.
• Experience in a local authority or public sector organisation.
• Previous project or programme management experience.
• Strong technological understanding and ability to relate this to cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Manage ICT policies and projects for the Council.
• Ensure delivery meets business requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead programme and project management activities.
• Collaborate with technical and business partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Prince 2 methodologies

Technological understanding

Education

Degree level qualification in a relevant field

Prince 2 Practitioner certification

Job description

JOB TITLE: IT Project Manager

REF: E Cheshire 5280833

Pay rate: £24.14 per hour PAYE

Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 6 months

Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, to be agreed with the line manager

A Basic DBS is needed

The role

On behalf of a local council we are seeking a Project Manager to coordinate and deliver projects as part of an Information and Data Management (IADM) Programme. The Programme focuses on Enterprise Content Management and other business‑focussed ICT initiatives that enable effective business change across multiple services, supporting information assurance, reducing duplication, improving efficiencies and increasing compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, implement and maintain ICT policies, processes, projects, products and services for the Council in accordance with the Corporate Plan, ICT investment strategy and delivery programme.
• Ensure delivery meets business requirements and complies with appropriate professional technical and national standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including matrix management of staff working on project teams.
• Lead programme and project management activities, including initial scoping, feasibility assessments, budgeting, risk assessment and critical path analysis.
• Implement ongoing process improvement and develop educational programmes to support initiatives.
• Manage tendering and contract processes, preferably within a Local Government setting.
• Collaborate with technical and business partners to identify and realise benefits, income, savings and improvements.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to achieve common goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Prince 2 Practitioner certification is desirable.
• Experience in a local authority or public sector organisation.
• Previous project or programme management experience, demonstrating Business and ICT capabilities.
• Strong technological understanding and ability to relate this to cultural and business change.
• Experience managing budgets, stakeholder engagement and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience in managing projects using Prince 2 planning, management and control techniques.
• Background in working with stakeholders to achieve common goals.

How to Apply

1. Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
2. Submit your CV in Word format.
3. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis – early submission is recommended.