IT Project Manager - Remote

BCT Resourcing; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee and deliver projects effectively. This role involves planning, designing IT programmes, and leading a team, all while managing budgets and stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in change management and leading IT initiatives. This position offers a salary of up to £70,000 and remote work options.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of delivering progressive information technology change.
• Understanding of good design, development and testing.
• Strong change management and leadership skills.
• Experience of running senior stakeholder meetings.
• Experience in a complex corporate culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design IT programmes and projects.
• Deliver IT projects within governance structure and budget.
• Track, prioritise and resolve issues.
• Manage budgets and resources for projects.
• Lead a small team to ensure project delivery.

Skills

IT Project Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Commercial Negotiations

Job description

Job title: IT Project Manager
Location: London / Remote
Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience.
Main Duties:
Planning and designing IT programmes and projects, and proactively monitoring its progress
Delivering IT projects within the agreed governance structure, timescales, scope and budget
Tracking, prioritising and resolving issues and managing risks throughout the delivery process
Budget and resource forecasting and management for each project
Defining the governance structure for each project
Managing Third Party deliverables and relationships in line with contractual obligations
Providing effective and timely reports to ensure stakeholders are kept up-to-date at all stages throughout the project lifecycle
Lead a small team of project managers, business analysts and business product owners to ensure successful delivery of projects
Lead on specific areas contributing to the development of the Change Function within the Change Management Team
Key skills:
Significant experience of delivering progressive information technology change.
Understanding what good design, development and testing looks like to enable robust discussions with technology resources and suppliers on the project.
Strong change management and leadership skills, and the ability to apply them to implement new systems and redesign work.
Experience of running senior stakeholder meetings e.g. Steering groups as well as workshops to facilitate an agreed decision/outcome.
Experience of commercial negotiations with suppliers to input into contracts for project delivery.
Experience of working in a complex corporate culture or rapidly growing business.
A background in financial services is desirable.