IT Project Manager - Digital Transformation

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing IT operations, excellent communication skills, and experience with project management methodologies. This is a contract position requiring on-site work in Crewe, offering a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading digital transformation initiatives.
• Ideally have Automotive experience or similar.
• Detailed understanding of transitioning services into live operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital transformation initiatives across enterprise environments.
• Manage the transition of contractually agreed services.
• Ensure delivery of IT solutions for business change.

Skills

Digital transformation leadership

IT infrastructure understanding

Excellent communication skills

Project Management software experience

Education

Degree or Diploma in Computing or Business Administration

Advanced Project Management qualifications

Tools

PRINCE2

SCRUM

Agile methodologies

Job description

Overview

Contract position - Outside IR35

3 days pw on-site in Crewe

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

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.