IT Project Manager: Lead Multi‑Business IT Deliveries

Wessex Water Services; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water management company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee IT project delivery across multiple business areas. The role involves leading a team of about 20, managing project budgets, and ensuring stakeholder engagement. Candidates should possess project management accreditation and substantial experience in IT project delivery, ideally within large organizations. This role offers competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution up to 20%

25 days’ holiday, increasing with service

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of industry best-practice project management standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Detailed understanding of risk and issue management.
• Sound understanding and application of business analysis.
• Experience in delivering large work management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project delivery teams.
• Liaise with internal and external subject matter experts.
• Control costs typically up to £10m.
• Identify opportunities for project improvement.

Skills

Project management standards and tools

Stakeholder management

IT project management accreditation (PRINCE2, APM, Agile SCRUM, MSP)

Cost forecasting and control

Process improvement and change management

Education

Degree in a related subject

Tools

Microsoft Project

Azure Dev Ops

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

A leading UK water management company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee IT project delivery across multiple business areas. The role involves leading a team of about 20, managing project budgets, and ensuring stakeholder engagement. Candidates should possess project management accreditation and substantial experience in IT project delivery, ideally within large organizations. This role offers competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for career advancement.