IT Project Manager, West Lothian Civic Centre, 496.23 - WEL09534

West Lothian Council current; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Scotland is seeking a Project Manager to collaborate with IT Services in delivering diverse projects. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery while adhering to PRINCE II governance and maintaining an ITILv3 framework. This role involves regular interactions with senior management and stakeholders to align project goals with council needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT with proven project management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
• Comprehensive understanding of ITILv3 best practices.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside existing Project Managers to deliver IT projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ascertain project status and needs.
• Ensure successful delivery of assigned projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

ITILv3 understanding

PRINCE II governance

Job description

Job advert

The closing date for this post is provisionally set at 18 September 2025.

Interviews will take place week beginning: 13 October 2025

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council has an enviable reputation for the innovative and extensive use of ICT in delivering and supporting services.

Reporting to the IT Service Portfolio and Programme Manager, the role sits within the Service Portfolio and Programme Management team and is critical in the delivery of effective and efficient IT Services across the council.

As a Project Manager you will work alongside 2 existing Project Managers within IT Services to deliver your assigned projects in conjunction with the wider portfolio of IT projects. Projects may be assigned from initiation however some projects may be mid-flight and as an IT Project Manager you must be able to pick the project up, ascertain the current status with the available project documentation and by liaising with key stakeholders including the Project team and IT resources and progress the project to successful delivery.

This post is critical to the delivery and ongoing development of excellent, cost effective IT services which are able to respond quickly, adapt progressively and meet ever increasing council demands.

The post holder may deal with Depute Chief Executives, Heads of Service, senior managers, IT staff, customers and suppliers on a regular basis, taking into account their needs and balancing this with the needs of the council.

The IT structure is based on ITILv3 and you must have a comprehensive understanding, knowledge and experience of good practice. Applicants will also have extensive experience in IT with proven project management experience ideally in the delivery of both business and IT projects. The post holder must have the experience and ability to manage multiple projects varying is size & complexity simultaneously. The council delivers projects applying project governance based on PRINCE II.

Please note, if you wish to discuss the role or would like any further information prior to making an application, please contact Jennifer Ballantyne, Service Portfolio and Programme Manager by email [e-mail]