IT Project Manager Finance

ZipRecruiter; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead finance service projects in Rochdale. This hybrid role involves engaging with business needs and overseeing technology upgrades on the Civica Financials platform. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, particularly in the public sector, and demonstrate exceptional organizational and leadership abilities. Enjoy a flexible work environment with generous benefits, including a local government pension scheme and a cycle to work initiative. Join this dynamic team and make a significant impact on transformational projects.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible annual leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within the public sector, ideally in finance services.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the Business to understand transformational needs and manage delivery plans.
• Oversee multiple projects within finance services and support technology changes.

Skills

Project Management

Civica Financials

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Abilities

Job description

Job Description

An IT Project Manager (Finance) is required for our client based in Rochdale for an initial 12-month fixed term contract (likelihood to extend). This is a hybrid position, with ideally 2-3 days per week on site.

The Project Manager will be required to oversee multiple projects within the finance service. Supporting technology changes and upgrades on the Civica Financials platform. The successful candidate will have experience with automation.

Purpose of the role:

To pro-actively engage with the Business to understand their current and future transformational needs; establish and agree development plans with ICT delivery teams and the business; and manage the delivery of those plans.

Working with a team of Analyst Project Managers to provide a consultancy and implementation management service that includes:

• Understanding, documenting, analysing, and advising on business services and processes as they relate to ICT systems
• Documenting changing requirements in relation to ICT systems
• Advising on ICT solution selection
• Supporting customers in relation to procurement of business information system
• Identifying, planning, and managing the implementation of optimum ICT solutions to meet business needs

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience as aProject Manager within the public sector – ideally within finance services.
• Experience withCivica Financials and upgrades on this platformwill be highly advantageous
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under pressure.

Benefits (but not limited to):

• Access to local government pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible annual leave entitlement including all bank holidays