IT Project Manager

Cathcart Associates Group Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable organization in Edinburgh is seeking an IT Project Manager for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. The role includes leading cross-functional project teams and managing third-party suppliers within a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have a recognized project management qualification and experience in delivering cloud-based solutions. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 pa and involves overseeing projects to enhance internal systems during a significant digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Recognized project management qualification and degree level education in IT or related fields.
• Proven experience delivering cloud-based solutions, including Microsoft business applications.
• Excellent project, time, and risk management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams.
• Manage third-party suppliers and coordinate stakeholders.
• Ensure quality delivery through testing and documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cloud-based solutions

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree level education (IT or related)

Recognized project management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Business Applications

Job description

IT Project Manager

12 month Fixed Term Contract

Edinburgh Office Hybrid 1 day per week

£55,000 pa

Cathcart Technology are working with a notable organisation as they continue through a complex digital transformation. This is a strategic programme delivering change across the organisation so they’re looking for the right kind of experience. There are a number of projects within the programme which include replacing management databases and implementing new internal systems and solutions.

What you’ll do

• Lead and motivate cross functional project teams, assigning work and managing delivery
• Manage third party suppliers and work closely with integrated system partners
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to keep projects aligned and on track
• Ensure quality delivery through robust testing, documentation, and clear decision making
• Drive change control, manage risks and issues, and capture lessons learned to improve future delivery

What you’ll bring

• A recognised project management qualification and degree level education (IT or related)
• Proven experience delivering cloud based solutions, including Microsoft business applications (e.g. CRM, Business Central)
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management experience, ideally within a professional or regulatory environment
• Excellent project, time and risk management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator, able to translate technical detail for non technical audiences and engage SMEs
• A collaborative, solutions focused mindset with strong negotiation and problem solving skills

If this is of interest please apply where applicable or call Craig at Cathcart Technology.

Cathcart Associates is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.