IT Project Manager in Bridgend

IntaPeople; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IntaPeople is recruiting an IT Project Manager for a global manufacturing business. You will own SAP project portfolios on ECC, delivering roll-outs and improvements across sites, with a structured handover from a successor.

You will manage projects from scoping to delivery and closure, reporting to a Project Board and collaborating with business, IT and external partners. Hybrid role in South Wales, 1–2 days onsite.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience managing IT projects.
• Knowledge of SAP modules and SAP implementations/roll-outs.
• PRINCE2 Foundation and/or Practitioner certification.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• International or cross-cultural project experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Agile certification or experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine project scope, build detailed work plans and schedules, and secure resources.
• Lead the project team day to day and deliver to agreed time, cost and quality.
• Report on schedule, scope, financials and risks to the Project Board, and agree corrective actions.
• Keep business and IT stakeholders aligned, manage scope changes and pushback diplomatically.
• Maintain project documentation, track the business case and manage budgets.
• Evaluate outcomes, release resources and produce closing reports.
• Promote the PMO toolbox and share learnings with the wider team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Agile methods

English proficiency

International/cross-cultural

IT project management

Education

PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner

Tools

SAP

Job description

IntaPeople are pleased to be appointed to recruit an IT Project Manager for a thriving global manufacturing business. This is a permanent opportunity to join a well-established Digital Project Management Office, running SAP projects that support the business's continued international growth.

You will take ownership of a portfolio of SAP projects on the business's current SAP ECC platform, delivering roll-outs and improvements across its sites. The role takes over from an experienced project manager who is moving onto another programme internally, so you will benefit from a structured handover.

You will manage your projects independently, from scoping and planning through to delivery and closure, reporting to a Project Board and working closely with the business, IT and external partners.

Key responsibilities at a glance (further candidate pack available on request):

• Planning: Define and refine project scope, build detailed work plans and schedules, and secure the right resources.
• Delivery: Lead the project team day to day and deliver to agreed time, cost and quality.
• Reporting: Report on schedule, scope, financials and risks to the Project Board, and agree corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Management: Keep business and IT stakeholders aligned, manage scope changes and handle pushback diplomatically.
• Governance: Maintain project documentation, track the business case and manage project budgets
• Closure: Evaluate outcomes, release resources and produce closing reports.
• PMO Ambassador: Use and promote the PMO toolbox and share learning with the wider team.

Experience (at a glance):

• 3-5 years' experience managing IT projects.
• Knowledge of SAP modules and SAP implementation or roll-out projects.
• PRINCE2 Foundation and/or Practitioner certification.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• International or cross-cultural project experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Agile certification or experience would be advantageous.
• Experience within manufacturing or supply chain environments would be advantageous.

Role overview (at a glance):

• IT Project Manager
• Job location South Wales with hybrid working (approx 1- 2days per week onsite)
• Permanent role with a thriving global manufacturing business
• Clear path to Senior Project Manager
• Immediate start available

This role is commutable from Swansea, Cardiff, Newport and Bristol.