IT Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Matchtech; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a contract position based in the United Kingdom. The role involves leading digital transformation initiatives and managing service transitions in enterprise environments. Ideal candidates will have a strong IT background and proven experience in digital management, particularly in the automotive sector. This position is on-site three days a week in Crewe, and applicants should have relevant qualifications in computing or business administration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Detailed understanding of transitioning services into live operations.
• Excellent written, numerical, presentation, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across enterprise environments.
• Manage the transition of contractually agreed services into live operations.
• Collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including IT, business units, vendors, and external partners.

Skills

Leading digital transformation initiatives

Communication skills

Understanding of IT infrastructure

Project Management methodologies

Education

Degree or Diploma in Computing, Business Administration, or a related subject

Advanced Project Management qualifications (e.g., Prince2)

Agile/SAFe accreditation

Tools

Project Management software

Job description

Overview

Contract position - Outside IR35. 3 days pw on-site in Crewe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across enterprise environments
• Manage the transition of contractually agreed services into live operations
• Ensure the delivery of IT solutions that enable enterprise-wide business change
• Coordinate transitions between providers and support the service transition of technology vendors
• Collaborate effectively with diverse teams, including IT, business units, vendors, and external partners
• Influence and collaborate with senior executives and business leaders
• Translate technical concepts into business language through excellent communication skills
• Apply business change management processes to derisk service transitions

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives
• Ideally Automotive experience or similar
• Detailed understanding of transitioning services into live operations within large-scale enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, applications, enterprise systems, and integration strategies
• Excellent written, numerical, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interface and support Commercial and Legal teams regarding contract agreement and SLA negotiation
• Degree or Diploma in Computing, Business Administration, or a related subject
• Advanced Project Management qualifications (e.g., Prince2)
• Agile/SAFe accreditation
• Experience with Project Management software and methodologies (PRINCE2, SCRUM, Agile)

If you are an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in digital transformation and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in the automotive sector, apply now to join our client's dynamic team