IT Project Manager (9 month FTC Maternity Cover)

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE); England; On-site; GBP 46,800 - 57,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health cover

Job summary

A leading engineering institution in Central London is seeking an IT Project Manager for a full-time, nine-month fixed-term maternity cover. This role requires strong project delivery experience and the ability to manage critical IT projects effectively. Responsibilities include leading project teams, maintaining project documentation, tracking budgets, and providing regular updates to stakeholders. The compensation is approximately £52,000 per annum (pro-rata), along with a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven ownership of a RAID log for a project.
• Experience tracking budgets.
• Experience developing business cases or tender invitations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of IT projects according to strategic goals.
• Track time, budget, scope, and quality metrics for projects.
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting.

Skills

Experience of successfully delivering critical IT business projects

Strong project delivery experience with large-scale projects

Experience in project planning and change control

Proficiency in Waterfall and Agile methodologies

Job description

IT Project Manager (9 month FTC Maternity Cover)

Location: One Birdcage Walk, Central London (with occasional travel to UK sites)

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.

We are now looking for an IT Project Manager to join us on a full-time, 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 and guiding cross‑functional project teams using structured methodologies. You will:

• Take the lead on assigned IT‑led projects, create and maintain essential project documentation and templates, including PIDs and communication plans
• Facilitate project board meetings and gate reviews to keep delivery on course
• 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, you will need:

• Experience of successfully delivering critical IT business projects
• Strong project delivery experience (incl. 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 tracking budgets
• Proven ownership of a RAID log for a project
• Proficiency in Waterfall and Agile development methodologies
• Experience developing or assisting in the creation of business cases or tender invitations

The Benefits

• Salary of circa £52,000 per annum (pro‑rata)
• Stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, and private health cover
• Other benefits as detailed in our generous and competitive benefits package

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

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

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