IT Project Manager — Digital Transformation Lead

Vanrath; Armagh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanrath in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a portfolio of technology and digital transformation projects.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver projects on time, within budget and aligned to business objectives. This role offers visibility across the organisation and opportunities for career development in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IT and business transformation projects.
• End-to-end IT project management from initiation to handover.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and third-party suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle, from initiation and business case development through planning, implementation and benefits realisation.
• Manage multiple concurrent IT projects aligned with the wider IT and digital transformation roadmap.
• Take ownership of project scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies, risks and issues.
• Ensure projects have clear business sponsorship, appropriate resources and engagement from key stakeholders.
• Work with business functions to gather requirements and ensure technology solutions are fit for purpose.
• Ensure project investments deliver measurable business benefits, including improved performance, reliability, security and scalability.
• Manage internal project teams alongside external vendors, systems integrators and consultants.
• Provide clear and concise project updates to senior leadership and steering groups.
• Maintain robust project planning, documentation, governance and communication throughout delivery.
• Support the successful handover of projects and ensure agreed outcomes and benefits are realised.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

IT security awareness

Job description

Vanrath in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a portfolio of technology and digital transformation projects.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver projects on time, within budget and aligned to business objectives. This role offers visibility across the organisation and opportunities for career development in a manufacturing environment.