IT Project Manager- Window 11 & Collaboration Tools

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a 6+ month role in Sheffield, primarily onsite for 3 days a week. The successful candidate will oversee projects with financial accountability, engage with stakeholders, and drive large-scale organizational change programs. Required qualifications include extensive IT experience and project management expertise, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior candidate.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant IT experience, with at least 5+ years in project and programme management.
• Strong background in managing and resolving technical blockers.
• Experience delivering large change programs within a technology organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of projects, ensuring alignment with broader business strategies.
• Lead end-to-end project execution and implement business transformation frameworks.
• Conduct financial analysis and identify budget-related risks.

Skills

Programme and Project Management Methodologies

Stakeholder Influence

Financial Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Title: IT Project Manager - Windows 11 & Collaboration Tools

Location: Sheffield (3 days/week onsite)

Duration: 6+ months

Rate: 500 GBP/day inside IR35

Job Description:

• Provide oversight of the programme(s)/project(s), including financial and outcome accountability, reporting to a Portfolio Manager within CTO.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders within IT, Global Businesses, and Finance.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers and senior stakeholders to ensure project alignment with broader change portfolios and group strategies.
• Provide board-level updates on progress and lead multidisciplinary teams across regions and functions.
• Lead end-to-end project execution, including planning, governance, financials, resources, and change management.
• Conduct financial analysis and interpret data to inform business decisions.
• Identify and escalate budget-related risks, issues, and opportunities.
• Ensure effective handover of projects into Business-as-Usual operations for benefits realization.
• Implement Business Transformation Frameworks and instill good project disciplines within teams.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of relevant IT experience, with at least 5+ years in project and programme management.
• Expertise in Programme and Project Management methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in a matrix environment and build partnerships across organizational levels.
• Proven experience engaging with senior executives and managing relationships.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
• Experience implementing large-scale organizational, procedural, technology, and people change programs.
• Ability to articulate complex issues clearly and simply, considering the global scope of the role.
• Strong background in managing and resolving technical blockers.
• Financial analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data into business insights.
• Experience delivering large change programs within a technology organization, including infrastructure projects.
• Leadership experience managing diverse, cross-functional teams globally.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience with end-user services and infrastructure projects.
• Managed end-to-end projects valued around $5 million.
• Optional but beneficial technology exposure: Cloud Landing Zones (AWS, GCP, Azure, Ali), Microsoft 365 suite, hardware (Cisco, HP, Dell, IBM, Lenovo), and software tools (Ansible, JIRA, GitHub, Jenkins, Confluence).

Additional Notes:

This job is active and accepting applications. The posting is valid until 15.07.2025.