IT Project Manager – Contract – Immediate Requirement

Abacus Professional Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an IT Project Manager for a pivotal role managing complex office relocations and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and technical skills, along with a relevant project management certification. This is an exciting opportunity to drive change in a high-performing team and lead critical infrastructure programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven success managing complex office move and infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep technical expertise in networking, PC deployment, and telephony.
• Commercial acumen in budget and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale IT projects from planning to delivery.
• Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers.
• Oversee IT infrastructure delivery and setup.
• Manage risk, change, and budgets for projects.
• Support PMO/Portfolio activity during transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Technical expertise in networking

Budget management

Project management certification

Education

Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent)

Job description

IT Project Manager (with PMO/Portfolio Experience)

Location: Belfast (limited travel required)

Sector: Professional Services / Legal / Corporate Environment

Contract duration: 12 months - possible permanent role

Commencement: ASAP

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a knack for turning complex infrastructure projects into smooth, successful deliveries? We’re seeking a hands‑on leader to oversee a portfolio of office moves, relocations, and fit outs across multiple sites — ensuring each transition runs flawlessly and on time.

What You’ll Do

• Lead large‑scale IT projects from planning to delivery — covering office relocations, new site setups, and tech fit outs.
• Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers, balancing competing priorities across multiple sites.
• Oversee IT infrastructure delivery — from WiFi and networking to telephony, AV, and workstation setups.
• Manage risk, change, and budgets, ensuring projects stay compliant, secure, and on track.
• Support PMO/Portfolio activity, contributing to strategic planning and governance during a period of major transformation.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven success managing complex office move and infrastructure projects, ideally across the UK and Europe.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Deep technical expertise in networking, PC deployment, telephony, and AV systems.
• Commercial acumen — confident managing budgets, suppliers, and contracts.
• Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).
• Bonus points for experience in legal or professional services, or with ESG‑conscious fit outs.

Why Join?

This is a pivotal role during an exciting phase of change with a leading international business — a chance to make a real impact, lead critical infrastructure programmes, and work with a high‑performing team driving modern workplace transformation.

Contact Abacus to obtain a detailed specification of this role and to outline your situation and experience. We are keen to hear from you ASAP!