IT Project Manager (9 month FTC Maternity Cover)

Webrecruit; City Of London; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected membership organisation is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a full-time, 9-month fixed-term contract. You will lead critical IT projects, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure successful project delivery. Required expertise includes strong project delivery experience, knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies, and budget tracking. The role promises competitive benefits and a chance to contribute to significant organisational changes within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary of circa £52,000 per annum (pro rata)

26 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Stakeholder pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health cover

Qualifications

• Experience of successfully delivering critical IT business projects.
• Strong project delivery experience with medium or large-scale projects.
• Experience in project planning and change control.
• Proven experience of taking ownership of a RAID log for a project.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of IT projects and programmes.
• Guide cross-functional project teams and use structured methodologies.
• Create and maintain essential project documentation.
• Track time, budget, scope, and quality metrics for projects.
• Communicate project updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project delivery experience

Experience in Waterfall and Agile methodologies

Change management

Budget tracking

Creating project reports

Job description

IT Project Manager (9 month FTC)

London (with occasional travel to UK sites)

The Organisation

Our client is a membership organisation.

They are proud to have achieved workplace accreditations – We Invest in People Gold, and We Invest in Wellbeing Silver. These awards reflect their commitment to their employees.

They are now looking for an IT Project Manager to join them on a full-time basis for a nine month, fixed-term contract.

The Role

As the IT Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of IT projects and programmes that support organisational 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, and facilitate project board meetings and 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 realisation activities after project completion

About You

To be considered as the IT Project Manager, you will need:

• Experience of successfully delivering critical IT business projects
• Strong project delivery experience (including change management projects), with exposure to medium or large-scale projects
• Experience in a commercial environment
• Experience in project planning, change control, and creating project reports
• Experience of tracking budgets
• Proven experience of taking ownership of a RAID log for a project
• Proven experience in Waterfall and Agile development methodologies
• Experience of developing or assisting in the creation of business cases or tender invitations

The Benefits

• Salary of circa £52,000 per annum (pro rata)
• 26 days' holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Benefits, including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, and private health cover
• A range of other benefits

This is a brilliant opportunity for a project manager experienced in delivering complex IT and change projects to join a highly respected organisation.

You will have the chance to influence meaningful improvements, gain exposure to cross-functional collaboration, and sharpen your project delivery expertise within an environment that genuinely invests in professional development and wellbeing.

Working within this award-winning organisation that puts people first, you will contribute to valuable projects that will enable our client to stay innovative, connected, and influential in a rapidly evolving sector.

The closing date for this role is 9th January 2026.

Please note that this recruitment is time sensitive, and interviews may be held on an ad hoc basis as suitable applicants apply. An immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Digital Project Manager, Project Delivery Manager or Project Development Manager.

Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to lead meaningful IT change in an organisation that values your expertise as an IT Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.