Project Manager

Elevate Recruitment.; Bradford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an IT Project Manager in Bradford. The ideal candidate will oversee major IT projects in the financial services sector, ensuring effective delivery across multiple locations. With 5-8 years of IT industry experience and strong knowledge of project management methodologies, the successful applicant will enjoy a competitive salary up to £55K along with excellent benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to impact a dynamic organization at the heart of the financial sector.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 - 8 years IT industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years project/programme management experience.
• Business knowledge in the financial services sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of major IT projects and multiple medium-sized projects.
• Coordinate with multiple third parties and on-site resources.
• Manage changes to IT systems and technical architecture.

Skills

Project management tools and processes

Strong knowledge across SDLC methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Strong influencing and negotiation skills

Education

Professional Project management qualification (e.g., Prince2 or MSP)

Job description

IT Project Manager required ideally with experience of implementing a range of applications in a financial services environment.

The role is based in West Yorkshire and will be responsible for managing the delivery of major IT projects / multiple medium sized projects. These projects often involve multiple third parties, delivery by resources in multiple locations/countries, changes to multiple IT systems and the introduction, removal or modification to technical architecture together with significant business change.

IT Project Manager - Skills / Qualifications/ Experience

• Minimum 5 - 8 years IT industry experience
• Minimum 5 years project / programme management experience including planning, reporting, budgetary and issue/risk management
• Business knowledge (Financial services sector)
• Project management tools and processes
• Strong knowledge across a variety of SDLC methodologies (e.g. waterfall and agile) and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to handle difficult or sensitive situations
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills both with internal stakeholders and 3rdparty suppliers.
• Ideally a professional Project management qualification ie Prince2 or MSP

This is an excellent opportunity to join an exciting fast moving financial services organisation paying a salary up to £55K + excellent benefits in a city centre location.