IT Project Manager - 6 month contract

BM Stores; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company based in Liverpool is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will manage complex IT projects, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project delivery. Candidates should have over 5 years of project management experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and resources.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project deliverables with business objectives.
• Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure project requirements are clearly defined.
• Manage project scope, ensuring changes are properly managed.
• Facilitate effective communication between project team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

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We are seeking a experienced contract IT Project Manager based at our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool, L24. This contract will be initially for 6 months.

As the IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and execution of complex IT waterfall projects from initiation to closure. The successful candidate will have a proven history of strong stake holder management, and they will possess excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills to effectively manage projects and ensure their successful delivery.

We are looking for a candidate who has previous experience working within a fast paced Imports/Exports or Customs function, that is able to work on several projects at once.

The key responsibilities in the role are:

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and resources
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of project deliverables with business objectives
• Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular updates to stakeholders
• Ensure project requirements are clearly defined, and all deliverables meet quality standards
• Manage project scope, ensuring any changes are properly managed through change control processes
• Facilitate effective communication between project team members, stakeholders, and sponsors

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
• A background in retail
• 5+ years of experience in IT project management
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus

If you are looking for a new challenge within an ambitious, growing business, apply online today!

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.

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