IT Project Manager

Cathcart Technology; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking an IT Project Manager for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract in Edinburgh. This hybrid role involves leading cross-functional teams for a strategic digital transformation, managing third-party suppliers, and ensuring quality delivery. The ideal candidate will have a recognised project management qualification and experience in cloud-based solutions including Microsoft applications. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Recognised project management qualification required.
• Degree in IT or related field preferred.
• Proven experience with cloud-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams.
• Manage third party suppliers effectively.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure quality delivery with robust testing.
• Drive change control and manage risks.

Skills

Project management

Cloud based solutions

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Problem solving

Education

Recognised project management qualification

Degree in IT or related

Tools

Microsoft business applications (CRM, Business Central)

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.