IT project Manager - Blackburn - Up to £80,000 base + benefits

JR United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global convenience vendor as an IT Project Manager in Blackburn. In this dynamic role, you will define project scopes, manage budgets, and timelines for high-profile brands like Starbucks and KFC. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with seasoned professionals in the PMO function. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare, and generous annual leave, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced project managers looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Full Private Healthcare

10% Annual Bonus

Retail Discounts

Salary Reviews

25 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience and ability to define scope and objectives.
• Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, manage budgets, and timelines for multiple projects.
• Collaborate with senior members within the PMO function.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Waterfall Methodology

Agile Methodology

ServiceNow

SAP Implementations

Prince2 Certification

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IT Project Manager - Blackburn - Up to £80,000 base + benefits, Blackburn

Client:

Opus Recruitment Solutions

Location:

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

I'm currently supporting a leading global independent convenience vendor who is actively growing their Digital PMO function with an experienced IT Project Manager.

The IT Project Manager will be vital in defining the scope, managing budgets, and timelines across a series of projects for household name brands including Starbucks, Subway, KFC, and more!

This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you will be supported by and collaborate with senior, experienced members within the PMO function.

What they are looking for:

• Proven project management experience and ability to define the scope, objectives, and timelines
• Budget management per project
• Excellent communication skills, effectively liaising with stakeholders and team leadership
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Ability to adapt to changing, fast-paced environments
• Experience with ServiceNow (desirable)
• Experience with SAP implementations (desirable)
• Experience within financial services/banking environments (desirable)
• Prince2 Certification (desirable)
• Travel to Blackburn office 4-5 days a week is required

What they offer:

• Up to £80k base salary
• Full private healthcare for you and your family
• 10% annual bonus
• Huge retail discounts across partner brands
• Salary reviews and performance-based bonuses
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service