IT Project Manager

Institution of Mechanical Engineers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in the City Of London is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a nine-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. In this role, you will lead the delivery of critical IT projects, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure that project objectives align with strategic goals. You will be responsible for tracking project metrics, maintaining documentation, and providing updates to stakeholders. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading IT projects.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT project delivery and manage project teams.
• Track time, budget, scope, and quality metrics.
• Communicate project updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional team management

Communication

Job description

Overview

IT Project Manager (9 month FTC Maternity Cover) One Birdcage Walk, Central London (with occasional travel to UK sites)

About Us

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847.We are proud to have achieved workplace accreditations - We Invest in People Gold, and We Invest in Wellbeing Silver. These awards reflect our organisation’s commitment to our employees, who are a vital part of supporting the engineering community.We are now looking for an IT Project Manager to join us on a full-time basis for a nine month, fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.

The Role

As our IT Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of IT projects and programmes that support our strategic goals. Managing multiple priorities simultaneously, you will guide cross-functional project teams and use structured project methodologies to plan, track, and report on progress.You will take the lead on assigned IT-led projects, create and maintain essential project documentation and templates, including PIDs and communication plans, and facilitate project board meetings and gate reviews to keep delivery on course.Additionally, you will:

• Track time, budget, scope, and quality metrics for assigned projects
• Communicate project updates to stakeholders
• Maintain accurate and thorough project records and reporting
• Assist with benefit re...